PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Biograph 16 TruePoint TrueV - 4R, Material Number 10249556 The Biograph Mobile PET/CTs are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care professionals to: ¿ Image and measure the distribution of injected positron emitting radiopharmaceuticals in humans for the purpose of determining various metabolic (molecular) and physiologic functions within the human body; and ¿ Produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of XRay transmission data from either the

Reported: March 15, 2017 Initiated: February 20, 2017 #Z-1425-2017

Product Description

Biograph 16 TruePoint TrueV - 4R, Material Number 10249556 The Biograph Mobile PET/CTs are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care professionals to: ¿ Image and measure the distribution of injected positron emitting radiopharmaceuticals in humans for the purpose of determining various metabolic (molecular) and physiologic functions within the human body; and ¿ Produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of XRay transmission data from either the same axial plan taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles.

Reason for Recall

The mobile-specific instructions was not shipped to a limited population of Biograph Mobile systems.

Details

Units Affected
4 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, ND, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, WA, WI, WY and the countries of Switzerland, Great Britain, Italy
Location
Knoxville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Biograph 16 TruePoint TrueV - 4R, Material Number 10249556 The Biograph Mobile PET/CTs are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care professionals to: ¿ Image and measure the distribution of injected positron emitting radiopharmaceuticals in humans for the purpose of determining various metabolic (molecular) and physiologic functions within the human body; and ¿ Produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of XRay transmission data from either the same axial plan taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.. Units affected: 4 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The mobile-specific instructions was not shipped to a limited population of Biograph Mobile systems.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1425-2017.