FDA Recall Terminated

Mammomat Inspiration system: Product Usage: 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-0523-2015 · Initiated October 28, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0523-2015
Event Number
69686
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
MUE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Use error
Initiated
October 28, 2014
Posted
December 6, 2014
Terminated
July 20, 2015
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355

Description

Mammomat Inspiration system: Product Usage: 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

It was determined that if the Mammomat Inspiration system is not secured to the floor (per customer request) and monitors are positioned too far from the table top, there is a potential risk that the Acquisition Workstation (AWS) table may become unstable and fall over. This may result in a serious injury to the operator.

Action

A safety advisory notice, dated October 28, 2014, was sent to users that identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken to prevent risk to patients and users. Siemens technicians werre instructed to contact customers to schedule a field modification.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the state of: WV, NY, and FL..

Quantity

3