Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls SOMATOM Definition AS, Model Number 8098027 - Product Usage: Computed tomography systems intended to generate and proce…

Recall date

July 3, 2019

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2268-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide distribution.

Why it was recalled

Potential for four safety-related software issues impacting systems utilizing syngo.CT software version VB10A which may result in a scan abort.

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

What was recalled

SOMATOM Definition AS, Model Number 8098027 - Product Usage: Computed tomography systems intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. These CT systems can be used for low dose lunch cancer screening in high risk populations (as defined by professional medical societies).