—#161657

Product

SOMATOM Go.Now computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061618 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by these systems can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. These CT systems can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies. Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.

FDA product code: JAK — System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K163296
Affected lot / code info: Serial Number: 106115

Why it was recalled

The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice letter date October 2, 2017 to their customers. Customers were instructed not to use the table if there is any unusual noise or vibration and to contact Siemens service organization immediately at 1-800-888-7436. Customers were informed that a service technician will schedule an on site repair.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, MO, NY, TN

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-10-02
Terminated: 2018-09-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #161657. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.