FDA Devices recall · Reported June 27, 2018
Biograph mCT Systems: (a) Biograph mCT S(64)-3R, Material Number 10248669 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information. The CT component produces cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-Ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at differen
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Molecular Imaging business line became aware, through our supplier that some laser cover windows may fall off a limited population of the Biog…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalled Biograph mCT Systems: (a) Biograph mCT S(64)-3R, Material Number 10248669 Product Usa… - a moderate-severity action.
Biograph mCT Systems: (a) Biograph mCT S(64)-3R, Material Number 10248669 Product Usa… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. in June 27, 2018. Reason: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Molecular Imaging business line became aware, through our supplier that …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2248-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Molecular Imaging business line became aware, through our supplier that ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 405 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- June 27, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2248-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Biograph mCT Systems: (a) Biograph mCT S(64)-3R, Material Number 10248669 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information. The CT component produces cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-Ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles. The PET subsystem images and measures the distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals in humans for the purpose of determining various metabolic (molecular) and physiologic functions within the human body and utilizes the CT for fast attenuation correction maps for PET studies and precise anatomical reference for the fused PET and CT images. The system maintains independent functionality of the CT and PET devices, allowing for single modality CT and / or PET diagnostic imaging. These systems are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care professionals to aid in detecting, localizing, diagnosing, staging and restaging of lesions, tumors, disease and organ function for the evaluation of diseases and disorders such as, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders and cancer. The images produced by the system can also be used by the physician to aid in radiotherapy treatment planning and interventional radiology procedures. (b) Biograph mCT S(40)-4R, Material Number 10248671 (c) Biograph mCT S(64)-4R, Material Number 10248672 (d) Biograph mCT X-4R, Material Number 10248670 (e) Biograph mCT X-3R, Material Number 10248673 (f) BIOGRAPH mCT 20 Excel, Material Number 10507786 (g) Biograph mCT Flow Edge-4R, Material Number 10528955 (h) Biograph mCT S(40)-3R, Material Number 10248668 (i) Bio mCT-S(40) 3R->4R Upgrade, Material Number 10250743 (j) Biograph mCT Flow 40-4R, Material Number 10529159 (k) Biograph mCT-X w/TrueV Upgrade, Material Number 10250745
Reason for recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Molecular Imaging business line became aware, through our supplier that some laser cover windows may fall off a limited population of the Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2248-2018 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 29, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Firm location | Hoffman Estates, IL |
| Affected scope | 405 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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