PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SOMATOM go.Up, Model No. 11061628 with syngo.CT software versions VA20A, VA20A_SP0, VA20_SP1. Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy pla

Reported: July 10, 2019 Initiated: June 4, 2019 #Z-1919-2019

Product Description

SOMATOM go.Up, Model No. 11061628 with syngo.CT software versions VA20A, VA20A_SP0, VA20_SP1. Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. This CT system can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies.

Reason for Recall

The potential sporadic performance problems may cause scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications resulting in diagnostic delay or need for patient rescan.

Details

Units Affected
69
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL CA CT FL GA IL IN KS KY LA ME MI MO MS NC ND NE NH NY OH OK SD TN TX VA and WI
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SOMATOM go.Up, Model No. 11061628 with syngo.CT software versions VA20A, VA20A_SP0, VA20_SP1. Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. This CT system can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 69.
Why was this product recalled?
The potential sporadic performance problems may cause scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications resulting in diagnostic delay or need for patient rescan.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 10, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1919-2019.