FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#144271

Product

syngo X Workplace is a medical workstation for real-time viewing, image manipulation, 3D-visualization, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It is used for diagnostic image viewing and post processing during interventional procedures. .

FDA product code
LLZSystem, Image Processing, Radiological
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K143319
Affected lot / code info
Serial # 20119, 20098, 20041, 20124, 12177, 20026

Why it was recalled

After importing, the segmentation results appear mirrored at the CARTO system and can't be used for the ablation procedure.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Siemens sent an Important Customer Safety Notice dated February 24, 2016, to all affected customers notifying them that the issue will be remedied with a software update via AX004/16/S. Following the installation of this update, the segmentation results can be used at the CARTO system as described in the operator manual. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-888-7436. For questions regarding this recall call 610-448-6461.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-1418

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution to IL, NY, MT, and MN.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-02-24
Posted by FDA
2016-03-23
Terminated
2017-02-16
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #144271. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.