Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 11, 2016
The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When docking/undocking the table, the magnetic top cover may become attracted to …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems, whole body magnetic resonance imaging systems, Model numbers… - a moderate-severity action.
MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems, whole body magnetic resonance imaging systems, Model numbers… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in May 11, 2016. Reason: The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When dockin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1598-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When dockin….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1598-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1598-2016) was formally reported on May 11, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 13, 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 Malvern, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 8 systems.
The documented reason for this recall is: The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When docking/undocking the table, the magnetic top cover may become attracted to the magnet. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US nationwide distribution to OH, FL, TN, MN, OH, NY, VA, and MN.. 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
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
8 systems
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems, whole body magnetic resonance imaging systems, Model numbers 10432914, 10432915. Docking station top cover (part no# 10591430) of the removable patient table.
The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When docking/undocking the table, the magnetic top cover may become attracted to the magnet.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1598-2016 |
| Date reported | May 11, 2016 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 8 systems |
| Distribution | US nationwide distribution to OH, FL, TN, MN, OH, NY, VA, and MN. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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