FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#127169

Product

MAMMOMAT Inspiration. Intended for mammography exams, screening, diagnosis, and stereotactic biopsies under the supervision of medical professionals.

FDA product code
MUEFull Field Digital, System, X-Ray, Mammographic
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K122286
Affected lot / code info
(Material number 10549894) with serial numbers 5000 through 5029.

Why it was recalled

There is a potential and possible hazard to the user when using the MAMMOMAT Inspiration PC monitor at the control desk, in that the holder of the PC monitor can break causing an unstable monitor to fall causing possible serious injury.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

A safety advisory notice, dated April 25, 2014, was sent to direct accounts to notify them of the issue and provide instructions to avoid the potential risk of injury.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed in the states of GA, FL, NY, NV, and MA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-04-25
Posted by FDA
2014-05-20
Terminated
2014-12-15
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #127169. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.