Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles.
FDA Recall Z-1304-2016 · Posted None
Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAK
Date Initiated2016-02-15
Date Terminated2016-12-07
Product Quantity124 units
Reason for Recall
Siemens is initiating this recall due to a potential malfunction and hence potential hazard to patients and personnel when using the SOMATOM Emotion or SOMATOM Sensation systems in conjunction with the use of the cardio licenses "Cardio Pro" and "Cardio Retro".
Firm Action
A Safety Advisory Notice was sent to customers informing them of a potential malfunction and hence potential hazard to patients and personnel when using the SOMATOM Emotion or SOMATOM Sensation systems. Siemens informed them that they will deliver an Update Instruction for their Service Engineers to modify the installed Firmware. This will correct the rare synchronization errors of Scanner Firmware and Scanner Software to start the application of the x-ray in compliance with the optimum triggering point for best image quality.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
US (nationwide) including Guam and the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WA.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.