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Terminated

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Symbia T Series SPECT-CT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Computed Tomography) System.

FDA Recall Z-0284-2012 · Posted 2011-11-23

Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAK
Date Initiated2011-10-14
Date Terminated2012-10-16
Product Quantity3 units

Reason for Recall

Errors could potentially impact image interpretation. The acquisition software is exhibiting a defect in the energy window position when an isotope is peaked. There is a potential patient safety issue when running syngo MI Applications version VA60A with Foresight detectors firmware version v1.5.9.12 on the Symbia systems.

Firm Action

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. sent an "Urgent Field Correction Recall" letter dated October 14, 2011 to all affected customers. The letters informed customers of the acquisition software defect in the energy window position when an isotope is peaked, which could potentially impact image interpretation, and that the AEB firmware version on their imaging system has been changed to a previously released version until acquisition software service pack is available. For questions or assistance they were instructed to contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. at (800) 888-7436.

Root Cause

Component change control

Distribution Pattern

Florida, Illinois and Texas

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K082506SYMBIA, VERSION 4.0Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008-11-21

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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