FDA Recall Terminated

SOMATOM go.Up (Model #11061610) with syngo.CT software versions VA20A, VA20A_SP0, VA20_SP1. Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. This CT system can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies.

Recall: Z-1915-2019 · Initiated May 28, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1915-2019
Event Number
83081
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 28, 2019
Terminated
March 31, 2023
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355-1418

Description

SOMATOM go.Up (Model #11061610) with syngo.CT software versions VA20A, VA20A_SP0, VA20_SP1. Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. This CT system can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies.

Reason

The potential sporadic performance problems may result in scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. This may cause a delay in diagnosis or patient scans.

Action

Urgent Medical Device Correction letters dated 5/24/19 were sent to customers.

Distribution

US Nationwide distributed in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.

Quantity

9