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Date Initiated by Firm November 08, 2017
Create Date May 15, 2018
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on May 18, 2023
Recall Number Z-1747-2018
Recall Event ID 79295
510(K)Number K142955  
Product Classification Computed tomography x-ray diagnostic system - Product Code JAK
Product SOMATOM Definition Flash (Model 10430603) Computed tomography x-ray diagnostic system
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Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
40 Liberty Blvd
Malvern PA 19355-1418
For Additional Information Contact Marlynne Galloway
610-448-6471
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 There is a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue found in the CARE Dose4D algorithm implemented in Siemens Healthineers CT scanners of types SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition DS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash and SOMATOM Force.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Device Design
Action Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. will bring defect into Compliance noted below: 1.You will contact customers and initiate the actions to correct the failure to comply issue. 2. You will provide a software update to correct tube current calculations by the CARE Dose4D algorithm for head scans. 3.You will follow-up with consignees to verify the effectiveness of the software update. CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions: 1.Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) division office coordinator noted below are to be included. For further questions, please call (610) 448-6471.
Quantity in Commerce 238
Distribution Distributed in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC 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) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = JAK and Original Applicant = SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
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