Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1919-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Quantity | 69 |
| Location | Malvern, PA, United States |
Official product description
SOMATOM go.Up, Model No. 11061628 with syngo.CT software versions VA20A, VA20A_SP0, VA20_SP1. Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. This CT system can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies.
Why the product was recalled
The potential sporadic performance problems may cause scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications resulting in diagnostic delay or need for patient rescan.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL CA CT FL GA IL IN KS KY LA ME MI MO MS NC ND NE NH NY OH OK SD TN TX VA and WI
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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