FDA Recall Terminated

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Symbia S Series SPECT System; Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography. Indications for use: SPECT + CT: Perform scans and nuclear imaging studies with the same instrument. To obtain attenuation corrected images and to provide registration of anatomical and physiological images within the patient's anatomy.

Recall: Z-0283-2012 · Initiated October 14, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0283-2012
Event Number
60142
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
FEI Number
1000514697
Product Code
KPS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component change control
Initiated
October 14, 2011
Posted
November 23, 2011
Terminated
October 16, 2012
Address
2501 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60195-2061

Description

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Symbia S Series SPECT System; Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography. Indications for use: SPECT + CT: Perform scans and nuclear imaging studies with the same instrument. To obtain attenuation corrected images and to provide registration of anatomical and physiological images within the patient's anatomy.

Reason

Errors could potentially impact image interpretation. The acquisition software is exhibiting a defect in the energy window position when an isotope is peaked. There is a potential patient safety issue when running syngo MI Applications version VA60A with Foresight detectors firmware version v1.5.9.12 on the Symbia systems.

Action

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. sent an "Urgent Field Correction Recall" letter dated October 14, 2011 to all affected customers. The letters informed customers of the acquisition software defect in the energy window position when an isotope is peaked, which could potentially impact image interpretation, and that the AEB firmware version on their imaging system has been changed to a previously released version until acquisition software service pack is available. For questions or assistance they were instructed to contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. at (800) 888-7436.

Distribution

Florida, Illinois and Texas

Quantity

2 units