FDA Recall Terminated

Syn go Imaging XS is a picture archiving and communication system intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital radiological images, including digital mammography images.

Recall: Z-1643-2008 · Initiated March 10, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1643-2008
Event Number
47524
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
LLZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
March 10, 2008
Posted
August 24, 2008
Terminated
November 19, 2008
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355-1406

Description

Syn go Imaging XS is a picture archiving and communication system intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital radiological images, including digital mammography images.

Reason

The firm discovered a problem where the selected patient images on the device may display an additional image from another patient or study.

Action

The recalling firm issued a Customer Safety Advisory via certified mail to affected customers per Update Instructions IM011/08/S. The letter informs customers of the potential issue and provides instructions to detect its occurrence. A software update to correct the issue is already available. A service representative will visit affected sites to install the software update. If you have questions concerning the advisory letter or you did not receive a letter contact Alexander Vogel at +49 (9131) 84-3840 or alexander.vogel@siemens,com and make reference to complaint 08-1KM-0073 date 2008-03-06.

Distribution

The product was shipped to medical facilities in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WI, and WV.

Quantity

236 units