Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0208-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 11, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Quantity | 32296 e.cam Gamma Camera systems |
| Location | Hoffman Estates, IL, United States |
Official product description
e.cam Gamma Camera, an emission computed tomography system. It is intended to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.
Why the product was recalled
Potential failure mode related to the radial brake, where the detector was able to drift, led to a re-design of the brake redundancy circuit. The redesigned Brake Redundancy Circuit will force even a defective brake to engage in the unpowered state by applying a reverse charge to the brake and ensuring the brake has demagnetized.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Georgia, Greece, Croatia, Canary Islands, Ireland, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Islamic-Republic of, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Korea-Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Myanmar, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovakia, El Salvador, Syrian Arab Republic (Syria), Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Taiwan, Republic of China, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and South Africa.
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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