FDA recall record

Siemens Medical Solutions USA SOMATOM Definition Edge, Computed tomography x-ray system The recall — FDA Z-0607-2017

Siemens is releasing a software update that provides bug-fixes to improve system performance for customers with SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition…

Class IIclassification
Z-0607-2017official record ID
Nov 23, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0607-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Report dateNov 23, 2016
Recall initiation dateNov 2, 2016
Quantity7 systems
LocationMalvern, PA, United States

Official product description

SOMATOM Definition Edge, Computed tomography x-ray system The Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS/ AS+ (Project P46) systems are 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

Why the product was recalled

Siemens is releasing a software update that provides bug-fixes to improve system performance for customers with SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash Systems with software version VA48A_SP2 and Care Contrast license correction of potential safety issues.

Distribution information

Nationwide distribution to MI, NY, CA, KY, ND, and NE.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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