The E.CAM gamma camera system Product Usage: The E.CAM gamma camera system is a SPECT system and measures the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in humans for the purpose of determining various metabolic (molecular) and physiologic functions within the human body

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This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1262-2016) was formally reported on April 6, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 26, 2016. 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 Hoffman Estates, IL. Federal records indicate 3090 units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 a… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, S…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 10 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.