ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported October 11, 2023

(1) Over-ear headphones used with the MAGNETOM Amira MAGNETOM Free.Star MAGNETOM Sempra, MAGNETOM Free.Max, MAGNETOM Mica MAGNETOM Spectra Siemens Model Number:11060845 Used with the following MAGNETOM MRI Systems: MAGENTOM Amira 10836777 & 10838610; MAGENTOM Free.Max 11408424 & 11408425; MAGNETOM Free.Star 11408426 & 11408427; MAGNETOM Mica 11292557; MAGNETOM Sempra 10840815 & 10840816; MAGNETOM Spectra 10655588 & 10837643; (2) Over Ear Headphones SMN: 11060845 used with the

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 11, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2648-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

In some cases, when lubricating grease is present within the headband of the over-ear headphones, it may cause visible, dot- or lineshaped, fat-isointense artifacts during head e…

Recall #: Z-2648-2023
Affected scope: 3,470 units US; 13,265 worldwide
Initiated: September 1, 2023

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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled (1) Over-ear headphones used with the MAGNETOM Amira MAGNETOM Free.Star MAGNETOM Sempra, … - a moderate-severity action.

(1) Over-ear headphones used with the MAGNETOM Amira MAGNETOM Free.Star MAGNETOM Sempra, … was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in October 11, 2023. Reason: In some cases, when lubricating grease is present within the headband of the over-ear headphones, it may cau…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2648-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-In some cases, when lubricating grease is present within the headband of the over-ear headphones, it may cau….

Moderate
severity level: 3K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: October 11, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2648-2023 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

(1) Over-ear headphones used with the MAGNETOM Amira MAGNETOM Free.Star MAGNETOM Sempra, MAGNETOM Free.Max, MAGNETOM Mica MAGNETOM Spectra Siemens Model Number:11060845 Used with the following MAGNETOM MRI Systems: MAGENTOM Amira 10836777 & 10838610; MAGENTOM Free.Max 11408424 & 11408425; MAGNETOM Free.Star 11408426 & 11408427; MAGNETOM Mica 11292557; MAGNETOM Sempra 10840815 & 10840816; MAGNETOM Spectra 10655588 & 10837643; (2) Over Ear Headphones SMN: 11060845 used with the following MAGNETOM MRI systems: MAGENTOM Aera 10432914 MAGENTOM Altea 13344915 & 11410371 MAGNETOM Avanto 10849579 MAGNETOM Avanto Fit 11516216 MAGNETOM AvantoFit 10849578 MAGNETOM Cima.X 11647156 MAGNETOM Lumina 11344916 & 11516153 MAGNETOM Prisma 10849582 MAGNETOM PrismaFit 10849583 MAGNETOM Skyra 10432915 & 10849580 MAGNETOM Skrya Fit 11516217 MAGNETOM Sola 11291455 & 11410231 MAGNETOM Sola Fit 11410482 MAGNETOM Terra 10882764 MAGNETOM Terra.X 11371477 MAGNETOM Vida 11060815 & 11516152 MAGNETOM VidaFit 11410481

Reason for recall

In some cases, when lubricating grease is present within the headband of the over-ear headphones, it may cause visible, dot- or lineshaped, fat-isointense artifacts during head examinations only. These potential artifacts depend on the position of the headband, the amount of lubricating grease, as well as the sequence parameters used

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-2648-2023
Date reported	October 11, 2023
Date initiated	September 1, 2023
Recalling firm	Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Firm location	Malvern, PA
Affected scope	3,470 units US; 13,265 worldwide
Distribution	US Nationwide distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3,470 units US; 13,265 worldwide units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 11, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2648-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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