Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 22, 2021
Potential for data loss when using the contouring or patient marking workflow when editing a structure set after saving and reopening a study, resulting in an incomplete structure…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled syngo.CT VA20A, VA30A and VA40A in: syngo.via RT Image Suite / Sim&Go SOMATOM go.Now… - a moderate-severity action.
syngo.CT VA20A, VA30A and VA40A in: syngo.via RT Image Suite / Sim&Go SOMATOM go.Now… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in September 22, 2021. Reason: Potential for data loss when using the contouring or patient marking workflow when editing a structure set af…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2446-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for data loss when using the contouring or patient marking workflow when editing a structure set af….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2446-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2446-2021) was formally reported on September 22, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 16, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Malvern, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 44 systems.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential for data loss when using the contouring or patient marking workflow when editing a structure set after saving and reopening a study, resulting in an incomplete structure set sent to the treatment planning syst… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. 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
44 systems
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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Potential for data loss when using the contouring or patient marking workflow when editing a structure set after saving and reopening a study, resulting in an incomplete structure set sent to the treatment planning system (TPS).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2446-2021 |
| Date reported | September 22, 2021 |
| Date initiated | August 16, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 44 systems |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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