FDA Recall Terminated

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems. The Mammomat Inspiration system is intended for mammography exams, screening, diagnosis, and stereotactic biopsies under the supervision of medical professionals. Mammographic images can be interpreted by either hard copy film or soft copy workstation.

Recall: Z-0086-2015 · Initiated September 18, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0086-2015
Event Number
69371
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
MUE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 18, 2014
Posted
October 17, 2014
Terminated
February 24, 2015
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355

Description

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems. The Mammomat Inspiration system is intended for mammography exams, screening, diagnosis, and stereotactic biopsies under the supervision of medical professionals. Mammographic images can be interpreted by either hard copy film or soft copy workstation.

Reason

The stereo biopsy devices for Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems might have integrated a safety switch which causes a failure of the functionality. The pin implemented in the safety switch may not put enough pressure on the safety circuit to prohibit movement. The needle positioning device may move even with the safety switch being set sideward. If this occurs with the needle being already i

Action

A safety advisory notice, dated September 18, 2014, was sent to end users that identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken.

Distribution

US Distribution in states of: NY, VA, and MA.

Quantity

3