PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SIEMENS SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1 and/or VA50A_SP0; Computed tomography system. Product Usage: The intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.

Reported: March 18, 2015 Initiated: February 6, 2015 #Z-1267-2015

Product Description

SIEMENS SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1 and/or VA50A_SP0; Computed tomography system. Product Usage: The intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.

Reason for Recall

Possibility of image artifacts during data acquisition when using Adaptive Cardio Sequence, Turbo Flash, and Head modes. The update improves system start-up behavior and resuming, ECG handling with visual feedback of correct placement of ECG leads and contact quality, and other safety related issues.

Details

Units Affected
12
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of PA, MA, MN, NY, SC, MD, NY, IL, OH, TX and KY.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SIEMENS SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1 and/or VA50A_SP0; Computed tomography system. Product Usage: The intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 12.
Why was this product recalled?
Possibility of image artifacts during data acquisition when using Adaptive Cardio Sequence, Turbo Flash, and Head modes. The update improves system start-up behavior and resuming, ECG handling with visual feedback of correct placement of ECG leads and contact quality, and other safety related issues.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 18, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1267-2015.