FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#158972

Product

Torque wrench used on the bolts for the Symbia T2 model 10275008, Symbia Intevo Excel model 10764801, Symbia Intevo 16 model 10764804, Symbia Evo model 10910500, and Symbia Evo Excel model 10910501 devices.

FDA product code
KPSSystem, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K162337
Affected lot / code info
Symbia T2 serial number 2001; Symbia Intevo Excel serial numbers 2112 and 2140; Symbia Intevo 16 serial numbers 2100 and 2116; Symbia Evo serial numbers 1049, 1054, 1071, 1075, 1104, and 1128; and Symbia Evo Excel serial numbers 1109, 1111, 1131, 1134, and 1158.

Why it was recalled

The torque wrench used to tighten system bolts during installation was found to be out of tolerance

Root cause (FDA determination)

Equipment maintenance

Action the firm took

The recall was initiated via phone and visit beginning 9/18/2017.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Address
2501 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192-2061

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distribution was made to medical facilities located in CA, FL, GA, LA, NY, PA, and TN. There was government distribution but no foreign/military distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-09-18
Terminated
2017-12-11
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #158972. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.