Recalls / —

—#31102

Product

Magnetom Allegra System. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Device

510(k) numbers

K002179

Affected lot / code info

Model #7106433 - Serial #''s 20101 through 20113. Model #7387736 - Serial #''s 20405, 20406, 20411, 20412, and 20419

Why it was recalled

tissue roll can become magnetic

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The recalling firm has issued Updated Instructions to replace the stainless steel tissue roll holder. The recalling firm''s representatives are visiting each account to replace the tissue roll holder.

Recalling firm

Firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Address

51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-1406

Distribution

Distribution pattern

The product was shipped to medical facilities in CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, and UT.

Timeline

Recall initiated

2003-12-18

Posted by FDA

2004-02-10

Terminated

2004-11-09

Status

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Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #31102. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.