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Class II Recall

Computed tomography x-ray systems with software syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a, VA20A_SP5, VA30A_SP2, VA30A_SP2a, VA30A_SP3,VA30A_F

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Computed tomography x-ray systems with software syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a, VA20A_SP5, by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Reason: Software versions may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. Sporadic software errors.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2500-2021

Action Date

2021-09-29

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Computed tomography x-ray systems with software syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a, VA20A_SP5, VA30A_SP2, VA30A_SP2a, VA30A_SP3,VA30A_FP2 in Somatom systems: SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061620 SOMATOM go.Up - Model 11061628 SOMATOM go.All - Model 11061630 SOMATOM go.Top - Model 11061640 SOMATOM X.cite - Model 11330001 Computed tomography systems intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Lot/Code Info: US Serial Numbers: 111307, 111526, 119328, 108158, 123104, 111219, 123054, 117633, 111566, 111427, 123059, 117558, 117533, 119317, 117647, 108088, 123060, 123118, 123055, 111518, 123113, 108108, 123129, 123122, 123069, 111507, 111560, 119142, 108111, 108062, 119376. Update CT016/21/S is a remote update for the following products with software versions syngo CT VA30A SP2 or syngo CT VA30A SP2a or syngo CT VA30A SP3: SOMATOM go.Now (Model #11061610, #11061612, #11061613, #11061618), SOMATOM go.Up (Model #11061620, #11061622, #11061623, #11061628), SOMATOM go.All (Model #11061630, #11061632, #11061638), SOMATOM go.Top (Model #11061640, #11061642, #11061648), SOMATOM go.Sim (Model #11061660, #11061668), SOMATOM go.Open Pro (Model #11061670, #11061678). Update CT018/21/S is a remote update for the following products with software versions syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a or syngo.CT VA20A_SP5: SOMATOM go.Now (Model #11061610, #11061612, #11061613, #11061618), SOMATOM go.Up (Model #11061620, #11061622, #11061623, #11061628), SOMATOM go.All (Model #11061630, #11061632, #11061638), SOMATOM go.Top (Model #11061640, #11061642, #11061648) without dual energy post-processing. Update CT022/21/S is an onsite update for the following product with software versions syngo.CT VA20A_SP4a or syngo.CT VA20A_SP5: SOMATOM go.Top (Model #11061640, #11061642, #11061648) without dual energy post-processing. Update CT025/21/S is an onsite update for the following product with software versions syngo.CT VA30A_SP2, VA30A_SP2a, syngo CT VA30A_SP3, or syngo CT VA30A_FP2 : SOMATOM X.cite (Model #11330001)

Quantity Affected: 31 units US

Reason for Recall

Software versions may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. Sporadic software errors may also occur during interventional workflows, resulting in delay in diagnosis or scan aborts with the necessity for patient rescan may occur

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-08-18

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 173 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc has 277 FDA actions in our database, including 173 recalls and 104 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc have FDA actions?

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc has 277 FDA actions in our database, including 173 recalls and 104 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2500-2021" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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