FDA Recall Terminated

Software versions syngo CT VB20 running on the following Siemens SOMATOM CT Scanner. SOMATOM Force (Model #10742326), SOMATOM Definition As (Model #8098027), SOMATOM Definition Edge (Model #10590000), SOMATOM Definition Flash (Model #10430603), SOMATOM Drive (Model #10431700), SOMATOM Confidence (Model #10590100), and SOMATOM Edge Plus (Model # 10267000) with software syngo CT VB20

Recall: Z-0406-2020 · Initiated October 7, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0406-2020
Event Number
84110
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
October 7, 2019
Terminated
November 14, 2022
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355-1418

Description

Software versions syngo CT VB20 running on the following Siemens SOMATOM CT Scanner. SOMATOM Force (Model #10742326), SOMATOM Definition As (Model #8098027), SOMATOM Definition Edge (Model #10590000), SOMATOM Definition Flash (Model #10430603), SOMATOM Drive (Model #10431700), SOMATOM Confidence (Model #10590100), and SOMATOM Edge Plus (Model # 10267000) with software syngo CT VB20

Reason

Software issue identified in the software versions syngo CT VB20 running on the SOMATOM CT Scanner: scan aborts and system crashes

Action

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. issued a Customer Safety Advisory Notice (CSAN) to all affected customers via CT070/19/S. on 10/719 via email/or letter. The CSAN provides recommendations to avoid the issues until the technical solution can be applied. The issues will be resolved with software update version syngo CT VB20_SP1 (Service Pack 1). You will receive the updated software free of charge. Questions or require technical support, please contact the service organization at 1-800-888-7436.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

305 units