PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SOMATOM Go.Now computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061618 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by these systems can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. These CT systems can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies. Please refer to

Reported: March 7, 2018 Initiated: October 2, 2017 #Z-0714-2018

Product Description

SOMATOM Go.Now computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061618 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by these systems can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. These CT systems can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies. Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.

Reason for Recall

The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time.

Details

Units Affected
1
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, MO, NY, TN
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SOMATOM Go.Now computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061618 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by these systems can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. These CT systems can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies. Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 1.
Why was this product recalled?
The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 7, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0714-2018.