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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography

Reported: July 17, 2013 Initiated: February 28, 2013 #Z-1694-2013

Product Description

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography

Reason for Recall

Firm became aware of an unintended behavior when using the Mammomat Inspiration. The possibility exists that a malfunction may occur during Stereo or Tomo acquisitions if the tomo clutch was incorrectly adjusted. Although the possibility is rare, the system could move while a patient's breast is compressed resulting in a possible bruise. Firm released Update Instructions XP031/12/S for this iss

Details

Units Affected
3
Distribution
United States Nationwide Distribution in the states of ND, OH and SC.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 3.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm became aware of an unintended behavior when using the Mammomat Inspiration. The possibility exists that a malfunction may occur during Stereo or Tomo acquisitions if the tomo clutch was incorrectly adjusted. Although the possibility is rare, the system could move while a patient's breast is compressed resulting in a possible bruise. Firm released Update Instructions XP031/12/S for this iss
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1694-2013.