BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    e.cam Emission Imaging Computed Tomography Systems used for all common nuclear medicine procedures; Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., Nuclear Medicine Group, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-5203

    Recall: Z-0623-03 · Initiated February 10, 2003

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0623-03
    Event Number
    25546
    Firm
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000514697
    Product Code
    KPS
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    February 10, 2003
    Posted
    March 6, 2003
    Terminated
    September 15, 2004
    Address
    2501 N. Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60195-5203

    Description

    e.cam Emission Imaging Computed Tomography Systems used for all common nuclear medicine procedures; Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., Nuclear Medicine Group, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-5203

    Reason

    Unexpected release of the radial and rotate brakes in the case of multiple simultaneous fault conditions.

    Action

    Siemens sent Customer Advisory letters dated 2/10/03 to all e.cam customers. The accounts were informed of the problem with unexpected camera movement when multiple fault cocnditions are presnet, causing the brake system to release and the roation of the detector assemblies, and were advised to use the emergency stop at any indication of improper camera movement. The customers were advised that they would be contacted by their Siemens Customer Service Representative to schedule a firmware upgrade that will prevent the occurrence of unintended release of the radial and rotate brakes. The upgrade will be done free of charge.

    Distribution

    Nationwide, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Camaroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Republic of Congo, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equador, Egypt, France, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Honduras, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Iraq, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Madagascar, Myanmar, Mauritius, Malaysia, Niger, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Potugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, South Africa and the Netherlands.

    Quantity

    1927 units