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Class 2 Device Recall Siemens SOMATOM Definition Flash |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
November 02, 2016 |
Create Date |
November 17, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 08, 2017 |
Recall Number |
Z-0608-2017 |
Recall Event ID |
75677 |
510(K)Number |
K143416
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Product Classification |
System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
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Product |
SOMATOM Definition Flash, Computed tomography x-ray system The Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS/ AS+ (Project P46) systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes* taken at different angles |
Code Information |
Model Number: 10430603 Serial Numbers:96020, 96047,74192,83398,96011,83387 96029 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc 40 Liberty Blvd Malvern PA 19355-1418
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For Additional Information Contact |
Marlynne Galloway 610-448-6471
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Siemens is releasing a software update that provides bug-fixes to improve system performance for customers with SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash Systems with software version VA48A_SP2 and Care Contrast license correction of potential safety issues.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Software design |
Action |
Siemens mailed a Customer Safety Notice on November 9, 2016, to customers who were affected by the recall to inform them of a possible malfunction with the systems. The notification explained the underlying issue, the effect if has on the operation of the system, potential risks involved; and the actions they plan to implement to correct the issues. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-888-7436.
For questions regarding this recall call 610-448-6471. |
Quantity in Commerce |
7 systems |
Distribution |
Nationwide distribution to MI, NY, CA, KY, ND, and NE. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = JAK and Original Applicant = SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
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