BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Biograph Horizon a) 3R, Material Number 10532746 b) 4R, Material Number 10532748 The Siemens Biograph Horizon and Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information.

    Recall: Z-0177-2019 · Initiated September 28, 2018

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0177-2019
    Event Number
    81144
    Firm
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000514697
    Product Code
    KPS
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    September 28, 2018
    Terminated
    February 11, 2021
    Address
    2501 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192-2061

    Description

    Biograph Horizon a) 3R, Material Number 10532746 b) 4R, Material Number 10532748 The Siemens Biograph Horizon and Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information.

    Reason

    The terminals on the plug may become loose and overheat.

    Action

    The firm, Siemens Healthineers, disseminated the " Customer Safety Advisory Notice" on 09/28/2018 to its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The notice stated the potential problem and how to identify it. The customers were instructed to do the following: in the event overheating occurs or notice a distinct burning odor; stop use of your system and contact Siemens Healthineers service representatives.The issue will be addressed through a service visit to check if the terminal screws are torqued to the proper specification. If you have any questions, please contact your local Siemens Healthineers service representatives at the following numbers: America: 1-800-888-7436 Europe, Middle East, and Africa: +49 9131 940 4000 Asia and Australia: +86(21)3811 2121

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brunnel, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Republic Korea, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Macedonia, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, UAE, United Kingdom and Vietnam.

    Quantity

    78 units