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Class 2 Device Recall Siemens SIMIView 3000, SIMVIEW NT and MEV ASIM S systems

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 Class 2 Device Recall Siemens SIMIView 3000, SIMVIEW NT and MEV ASIM S systemssee related information
Date Initiated by FirmMarch 10, 2008
Date PostedJune 28, 2008
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on December 22, 2010
Recall NumberZ-2196-2008
Recall Event ID 48655
510(K)NumberK946053 K953233 
Product Classification System, Simulation, Radiation Therapy - Product Code KPQ
ProductUpdate Instructions "TH003/08/S" applies to Siemens brand SIMIVIEW 3000, SIMVIEW NT, and MEV ASIM S systems; Part Number: 5488460; Product is manufactured and distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions, Oncology Care System, 4040 Nelson Ave, Concord CA The product is indicated for use in Radiation therapy simulation.
Code Information All codes.
FEI Number 2937457
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
4040 Nelson Ave
Concord CA 94520-1200
For Additional Information ContactDan Takemoto
925-246-8407
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		The firm sent an Update Instruction, "TH003/08/S" for Motion Enable Switch/holder assembly. The switch holder allows the motion enable switch to be activated if inserted partially; thereby enabling inadvertent motion and serious injury may result.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Software design
ActionOn June 25, 2008 all consignees were notified via written letter and on-site visit by the firm's sales representative, informing them that the switch holder allows the motion enable switch to be activated if inserted partially; thereby enabling inadvertent motion and serious injury may result and providing instructions on the recall. A new software version will be provided. For assistance contact Siemens at 1-925-246-8407.
Quantity in Commerce300 units
DistributionWorldwide and Nationwide
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = KPQ
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