FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#175517

Product

Mammomat Revelation with software version VC10 and Biopsy Option Intended Use: For mammography exams, screening, diagnostics, biopsies and dual energy procedures

FDA product code
MUEFull Field Digital, System, X-Ray, Mammographic
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K173408
Affected lot / code info
software version VC10 and Biopsy Option

Why it was recalled

An error can occur when performing a biopsy using the InSpect function. The acquisition workstation may become unresponsive to normal user interaction, can only take place in rare cases

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Siemens issued the customer notification on 7/23/19 via XP018/19/S. The Advisory Notice provides the problem, health risk and action to take: provided steps to the operator on how to easily release patient and proceed with exam. Siemens is developing a corrective action to resolve the issue, which will be released via Update Instruction XP021/19/S.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-23
Terminated
2020-05-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #175517. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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