Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1263-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Quantity | 726 units |
| Location | Hoffman Estates, IL, United States |
Official product description
The Symbia gamma camera system Product Usage: The Symbia gamma camera system is a computed tomography x-ray system which is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Why the product was recalled
We received a customer complaint that Siemens reported via the MedWatch process (1423253-2015-00002). The result of a Hazard Analysis and CAPA investigation, we have determined that for e.cam or Symbia E systems that although the existing user manual is correct, additional supplemental instructions, with the inclusion of visual aids, may further clarify and emphasize the proper collimator change
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico.***** Foreign Consignees: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, P.R. China, Pakistan, Palestinian Ter, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rep. of Yemen, Republic Korea, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad,Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, U.A.E., Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vietnam.
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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