FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#150604

Product

SOMATOM Definition AS system, x-ray, tomography, computed

FDA product code
JAKSystem, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K143409
Affected lot / code info
Model Numbers: 8098027 10430603

Why it was recalled

Hardware issue that may expose the User to a potential risk for serious injury due to exposure to rotating or electrical parts.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Siemens mailed a Customer Safety Advisory Notice to affected customers on October 19, 2016, to inform them about the hardware issue. The notice provided guidance on risk prevention and actions they are taking to develop a solution to correct the issue. For further questions, please call (610) 448-6471.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-10-19
Posted by FDA
2016-11-08
Terminated
2017-03-13
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #150604. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.