Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1423-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 20, 2017 |
| Quantity | 6 units |
| Location | Knoxville, TN, United States |
Official product description
Biograph 6 TruePoint, Material Number 10097290 The Biograph Mobile PET/CTs are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care professionals to: ¿ Image and measure the distribution of injected positron emitting radiopharmaceuticals in humans for the purpose of determining various metabolic (molecular) and physiologic functions within the human body; and ¿ Produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of XRay transmission data from either the same axial plan taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles.
Why the product was recalled
The mobile-specific instructions was not shipped to a limited population of Biograph Mobile systems.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, ND, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, WA, WI, WY and the countries of Switzerland, Great Britain, Italy
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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