FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#215863

Product

MAGNETOM Verio. Model Number: 10276755.

FDA product code
LNHSystem, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K072237
Affected lot / code info
Model Number: 10276755. UDI Numbers: N/A. Serial Numbers: 40649, 40585, 40781, 40243, 40408, 40628, 40848, 40870, 40783, 40473, 40240, 40497, 40564, 40425, 40778, 40389, 40340, 40523, 40582, 40168, 40291, 40283, 40201, 40850, 40331, 40126, 40744, 40821, 40433, 40502, 40179, 40246, 40273, 40766, 40753, 40828, 40737, 40352, 40313, 40382, 40670, 40387, 40631, 40669, 40131, 40541, 40466, 40292, 40375, 40161, 40745, 40268, 40284, 40325, 40799, 40190, 40877, 40104, 40195, 40407, 40640, 40797, 40254, 40142, 40665, 40622, 40264, 40420, 40633, 40150, 40514, 40727, 40710, 40328, 40156, 40800, 40692, 40165, 40441, 40864, 40482, 40472, 40859, 40220, 40858, 40779, 40346, 40295, 40233, 40629, 40681, 40464, 40568, 40200, 40663, 40334, 40277, 40276, 40879, 40222, 40361, 40553, 40378, 40714, 40715, 40252, 40250, 40423, 40204, 40486, 40251, 40488, 40109, 40855, 40429, 40232, 40157, 40440, 40259, 40545, 40556, 40687, 40140, 40237, 40399, 40312, 40235, 40697, 40684, 40398, 40871, 40700, 40368, 40656, 40606, 40163, 40278, 40562, 40671, 40526, 40658, 40644, 40376, 40686, 40713, 40775, 40863, 40326, 40409, 40116. Additional serial number added 11/14/2025: 40250. Additional serial number added 01/21/2026: 40459. Additional serial number added 2/25/2026: 40464.

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for an ice blockage to form or currently exist within the magnet venting system. In the event of a quench, helium gas may be unable to escape through the designed venting paths, leading to a pressure build-up within the helium containment system. This pressure build-up could ultimately rupture the helium containment system, potentially resulting in a helium leak into the scanning room.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens Healthcare notified consignees on about 08/28/2025 via letter. Consignees were informed that Siemens Customer Service Organization will conduct an inspection of affected units to address the issue. If customers identify issues, they are cautioned to not reboot the system, to call their local Siemens Healthineers service organization, and grant access to the system. Siemens will inspect devices and perform a correction, if needed. Consignees were also instructed to ensure all users or customers are notified of the issue and to maintain the Customer Safety Advisory Notice. Consignees were also requested to confirm receipt and acknowledgement of the notification. Siemens expanded the recall and notified consignees on about 10/01/2025 via letter. These notifications included the same information as initially sent to consignees. A follow up communication was sent to consignees on about 10/15/2025 via letter. This informed users of further details and additional necessary safety actions. If a specific "Magnent Supervision" error message appears on the host computer, no further scans can be performed, and you are requested to: not reboot the system, remove the patient from the system, lock/secure all access to the scanning room with the system remaining energized at field, post a DO NOT USE notice on or near the device, and call the Siemens Healthineers service organization. In addition, Siemens reminded users that the Magnet Stop button is only intended for emergencies. DO NOT initiate a manual quench of the magnet unless there is an emergency. Ensure all designated emergency exit routes remain unobstructed and are marked. Consignees were also instructed to ensure all users or customers are notified of the issue, to maintain the Customer Safety Advisory Notice is retained in product related records, to confirm receipt and acknowledgement of the notification, and if the affected system is no longer in the consignee's possession, notify the new owner.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Botswana, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, Finland, Faroe Islands, France, United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Canary Islands, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Iran, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Republic of North Macedonia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Mexico, Malaysia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Senegal, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Kosovo, South Africa.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-08-28
Posted by FDA
2025-09-30
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #215863. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.