Class 2 Device Recall syngo Imaging

• Date Initiated by Firm: September 05, 2006
• Date Posted: October 25, 2006
• Recall Status: Terminated on September 17, 2008
• Recall Number: Z-0070-2007
• Recall Event ID: 36529
• 510(K)Number: K052461
• Product Classification: image archive system - Product Code LLZ
• Product: syngo Imaging, picture archiving and communications system. Model number 7502029
• Code Information: model number 7502029, XS VA 60
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc; 51 Valley Stream Pkwy; Malvern PA 19355-1406
• For Additional Information Contact: Roland Richter; 610-448-4500
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Potential issue with annotation function. Annotations, shown as overlays, may change font size when the image is saved. Text may appear shifted, or lines appear thicker, and their position may not be as intended.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: The recalling firm has issued a Customer Safety Advisory via certified mail to affected customers per Update Instructions HS096/06/S and HS097/06/S. The letter, dated September 5, 2006, informs customers of this issue and provides recommendations to avoid its occurrence.
• Quantity in Commerce: 1818 units total, for all three products
• Distribution: The product was shipped to medical facilities nationwide.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = LLZ and Original Applicant = SIEMENS AG, MEDICAL SOLUTIONS