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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager

Reported: October 3, 2012 Initiated: September 12, 2012 #Z-2464-2012

Product Description

Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager

Reason for Recall

When positioning the Flex Large 4 Coil (part No. 8625761) off-center in left-right direction as it is used for example for hip and shoulder imaging and, in addition at an off-center position with respect to the head-foot direction, the coil can heat up in the area of the electronic housing (white plastic lids).

Details

Units Affected
370
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA including Washington, DC and AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI and Puerto Rico.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 370.
Why was this product recalled?
When positioning the Flex Large 4 Coil (part No. 8625761) off-center in left-right direction as it is used for example for hip and shoulder imaging and, in addition at an off-center position with respect to the head-foot direction, the coil can heat up in the area of the electronic housing (white plastic lids).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 3, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2464-2012.