Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 24, 2021
SOMATOM systems-issues in with software syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a, may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user not…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled Software versions syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a in the Computed tomography sy… - a moderate-severity action.
Software versions syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a in the Computed tomography sy… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in March 24, 2021. Reason: SOMATOM systems-issues in with software syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a, may result in sporadic pr…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1253-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-SOMATOM systems-issues in with software syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a, may result in sporadic pr….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1253-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1253-2021) was formally reported on March 24, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 3, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Malvern, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 190 units US.
The documented reason for this recall is: SOMATOM systems-issues in with software syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a, may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. Delay in diagnosis or patien… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
190 units US
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Software versions syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a in the Computed tomography systems as follows: SOMATOM go.Now (Model 11061610)SOMATOM go.Up (Models 11061620 & 11061628) SOMATOM go.All (Model 11061630) SOMATOM go.Top (Models 11061640 & 11061648) SOMATOM go.Sim (Model 11061660) SOMATOM go.Open Pro (Model 11061670) SOMATOM X.cite (Model 11330001)
SOMATOM systems-issues in with software syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a, may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. Delay in diagnosis or patient rescan may occur. Sporadic software errors during interventional workflows may also result
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1253-2021 |
| Date reported | March 24, 2021 |
| Date initiated | March 3, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 190 units US |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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