PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia Pro.specta Q3, Model 11364751; (b) Symbia Pro.specta X3, Model 11364752; (c) Symbia Pro.specta X7, Model 11364753.

Reported: August 9, 2023 Initiated: July 12, 2023 #Z-2256-2023

Product Description

The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia Pro.specta Q3, Model 11364751; (b) Symbia Pro.specta X3, Model 11364752; (c) Symbia Pro.specta X7, Model 11364753.

Reason for Recall

During a whole-body planar scan with auto-contour, there is a possibility the short-linear drive (SLD) look-ahead sensors may trigger earlier than expected and may result in detector 1 positioning further from the patient than needed leading to a reduction in image resolution.

Details

Units Affected
108 systems
Distribution
Distribution was made to ID, KS, MA, NH, OH, TX, and VA. There was no government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia Pro.specta Q3, Model 11364751; (b) Symbia Pro.specta X3, Model 11364752; (c) Symbia Pro.specta X7, Model 11364753.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 108 systems.
Why was this product recalled?
During a whole-body planar scan with auto-contour, there is a possibility the short-linear drive (SLD) look-ahead sensors may trigger earlier than expected and may result in detector 1 positioning further from the patient than needed leading to a reduction in image resolution.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2256-2023.