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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens syngo Imaging XS, version VA70A or higher Syngo Imaging XS is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. It supports the physician in diagnosis and treatment planning. Syngo Imaging XS also supports storage and archiving of Structured DICOM reports. Syngo Imaging XS optionally uses a variety of advanced post processing applications.

Reported: July 30, 2014 Initiated: June 30, 2014 #Z-2111-2014

Product Description

Siemens syngo Imaging XS, version VA70A or higher Syngo Imaging XS is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. It supports the physician in diagnosis and treatment planning. Syngo Imaging XS also supports storage and archiving of Structured DICOM reports. Syngo Imaging XS optionally uses a variety of advanced post processing applications.

Reason for Recall

Siemens has become aware of the potential malfunction when using syngo Imaging XS, version VA70A or higher. In some cases a miscalculation may occur for the grey scale values in the functions Region of Interest, Pixel Lens, Edge enhancement and Histograms. This potential malfunction may occur for images with a pixel depth greater than 12 bit. All values calculated for images with a pixel d

Details

Units Affected
141
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens syngo Imaging XS, version VA70A or higher Syngo Imaging XS is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. It supports the physician in diagnosis and treatment planning. Syngo Imaging XS also supports storage and archiving of Structured DICOM reports. Syngo Imaging XS optionally uses a variety of advanced post processing applications.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 141.
Why was this product recalled?
Siemens has become aware of the potential malfunction when using syngo Imaging XS, version VA70A or higher. In some cases a miscalculation may occur for the grey scale values in the functions Region of Interest, Pixel Lens, Edge enhancement and Histograms. This potential malfunction may occur for images with a pixel depth greater than 12 bit. All values calculated for images with a pixel d
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 30, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2111-2014.