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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 9, 2020

Symbia S-Series and Symbia T-Series - Product Usage: Intended use of the device SPECT: To detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.

This letter is to inform you of the possibility that your Symbia S or Symbia T system(s) may have unintended slow motion of the detectors in specific situations which could pose a…

Recall #
Z-2934-2020
Affected scope
412 units
Initiated
August 14, 2020
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalled Symbia S-Series and Symbia T-Series - Product Usage: Intended use of the device SPECT: … - a moderate-severity action.

Symbia S-Series and Symbia T-Series - Product Usage: Intended use of the device SPECT: … was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. in September 9, 2020. Reason: This letter is to inform you of the possibility that your Symbia S or Symbia T system(s) may have unintended …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2934-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-This letter is to inform you of the possibility that your Symbia S or Symbia T system(s) may have unintended ….

Moderate
severity level
412 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 9, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2934-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2934-2020) was formally reported on September 9, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 14, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hoffman Estates, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 412 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: This letter is to inform you of the possibility that your Symbia S or Symbia T system(s) may have unintended slow motion of the detectors in specific situations which could pose a potential risk. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massac…. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

412 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Symbia S-Series and Symbia T-Series - Product Usage: Intended use of the device SPECT: To detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.

Reason for recall

This letter is to inform you of the possibility that your Symbia S or Symbia T system(s) may have unintended slow motion of the detectors in specific situations which could pose a potential risk.

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 Terminated
Recall number Z-2934-2020
Date reported September 9, 2020
Date initiated August 14, 2020
Recalling firm Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Firm location Hoffman Estates, IL
Affected scope 412 units
Distribution US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, M…

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

Scale of Impact

412 units 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) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2934-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Symbia S-Series and Symbia T-Series - Product Usage: Intended use of the device SPECT: To detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 412 units.
Why was this product recalled?
This letter is to inform you of the possibility that your Symbia S or Symbia T system(s) may have unintended slow motion of the detectors in specific situations which could pose a potential risk.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 9, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2934-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2934-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 9, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.