Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. recalls Biograph 16 TruePoint TV, Material Number 10249556 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed T…

Recall date

April 22, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2006-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Siemens Medical Solutions, Molecular Imaging has become aware of a potential for unexpected SUV values if a non-Siemens phantom is used for calibration.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Biograph 16 TruePoint TV, Material Number 10249556 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information.