FDA Recall Terminated

Somatom Sensation 40 X-Ray System, Model number 8874427. This is a computed tomography x-ray system which is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles.

Recall: Z-0320-2009 · Initiated September 3, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0320-2009
Event Number
50077
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
September 3, 2008
Posted
January 5, 2009
Terminated
September 23, 2009
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355-1406

Description

Somatom Sensation 40 X-Ray System, Model number 8874427. This is a computed tomography x-ray system which is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles.

Reason

software error - does not allow protocol to properly synchronize with ECG triggers

Action

The recalling firm issued a Customer Safety Advisory Notice dated 9/3/08 to affected customers via Update Instructions CT045/08/S. This letter informs customers of the potential issued and provides instruction to avoid its occurrence. For additional information, contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. at 1-610-448-4500.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

168 units