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Terminated

SOMATOM Force (Model 10742326) Computed tomography x-ray diagnostic system

FDA Recall Z-1748-2018 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAK
Date Initiated2017-11-08
Date Terminated2023-05-18
Product Quantity91

Reason for Recall

There is a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue found in the CARE Dose4D algorithm implemented in Siemens Healthineers CT scanners of types SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition DS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash and SOMATOM Force.

Firm Action

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. will bring defect into Compliance noted below: 1.You will contact customers and initiate the actions to correct the failure to comply issue. 2. You will provide a software update to correct tube current calculations by the CARE Dose4D algorithm for head scans. 3.You will follow-up with consignees to verify the effectiveness of the software update. CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions: 1.Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) division office coordinator noted below are to be included. For further questions, please call (610) 448-6471.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Distributed in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Official Source

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

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