FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#111340

Product

syngo Imaging XS. Radiological image processing system.

FDA product code
LLZSystem, Image Processing, Radiological
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K082430
Affected lot / code info
Model number 10496279

Why it was recalled

There is a potential malfunction when using syngo Imaging XS, version VA70A or higher. In some situations it can happen that a miscalculation is done for the grey scale values in the functions "Regions of Interest", "Pixel Lens", "Edge Enhancement" and "Histograms".

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Siemens sent a "CUSTOMER SAFETY ADVISORY NOTICE" dated July 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. For questions concerning this notice contact your local Siemens Service Rep..

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution-CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MN, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-07-18
Posted by FDA
2012-08-24
Terminated
2014-11-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #111340. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.