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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Computed tomography x-ray systems with software syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a, VA20A_SP5, VA30A_SP2, VA30A_SP2a, VA30A_SP3,VA30A_FP2 in Somatom systems: SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061620 SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061628 SOMATOM go.All - Model 11061630 SOMATOM go.Top - Model 11061640 SOMATOM X.cite - Model 11330001 Computed tomography systems intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Reported: September 29, 2021 Initiated: August 18, 2021 #Z-2500-2021

Product Description

Computed tomography x-ray systems with software syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a, VA20A_SP5, VA30A_SP2, VA30A_SP2a, VA30A_SP3,VA30A_FP2 in Somatom systems: SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061620 SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061628 SOMATOM go.All - Model 11061630 SOMATOM go.Top - Model 11061640 SOMATOM X.cite - Model 11330001 Computed tomography systems intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Reason for Recall

Software versions may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. Sporadic software errors may also occur during interventional workflows, resulting in delay in diagnosis or scan aborts with the necessity for patient rescan may occur

Details

Units Affected
31 units US
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Computed tomography x-ray systems with software syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a, VA20A_SP5, VA30A_SP2, VA30A_SP2a, VA30A_SP3,VA30A_FP2 in Somatom systems: SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061620 SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061628 SOMATOM go.All - Model 11061630 SOMATOM go.Top - Model 11061640 SOMATOM X.cite - Model 11330001 Computed tomography systems intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 31 units US.
Why was this product recalled?
Software versions may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. Sporadic software errors may also occur during interventional workflows, resulting in delay in diagnosis or scan aborts with the necessity for patient rescan may occur
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 29, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2500-2021.