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 Class 2 Device Recall Somatom Definition ASsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmDecember 09, 2008
Date PostedJanuary 23, 2009
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on September 23, 2009
Recall NumberZ-0929-2009
Recall Event ID 50770
510(K)NumberK081022 
Product Classification Computed Tomography X-Ray System - Product Code JAK
ProductSomatom Definition AS, Model number 8098027. Computed tomography x-ray system
Code Information Serial numbers: 64064, 64065, 64067, 64068, 64071, 64074, 64077, 64078, 64081, 64085, 64087, 64091, 64097, 64103, 64104, 64105, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64115, 64117, 64118, 64122, 64123, 64138, 64140, 64142, 64145, 64154, 64164, 64166, 64168, 64169, 64170, 64171, 64172, 64177, 64179, 64180, and 64181.
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
51 Valley Stream Pkwy
Malvern PA 19355
For Additional Information ContactMichael Van Ryn
610-448-4500
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		possible improper installation of tilt transport lock/tilt limiter
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Labeling Change Control
ActionThe recalling firm received a letter dated 11/25/08 from the manufacturer informing them of the problem. As a result, the recalling firm has issued Update Instruction CT065/08/S to have the transport lock/tilt limiter on the device visually inspected. The tilted scan modes have been disabled until the modified lock/tilt limiter has been installed.
Quantity in Commerce42 units
DistributionNationwide Distribution --- including states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, and WY.
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 = JAK
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