FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#80301

Product

Mammo Test Model number 10144185, x-ray guided stereotactic biopsy system

FDA product code
JAQSystem, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K042095
Affected lot / code info
Serial numbers 10102, 10103, 10105, and 10106

Why it was recalled

Table may unintentionally lift during procedure

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Siemens Medical Solutions issued a Safety Advisory Notice dated 1/22/09 which informs the customers of the potential issues and recommends that they stop using their MammoTest System until the prone table has been repaired. Linear Medical visited the customers to repair the weld joint on the prone table by January 23, 2009.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355

Distribution

Distribution pattern
USA distribution to IL, NY, SC, and WA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2009-01-21
Posted by FDA
2009-06-01
Terminated
2009-06-01
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #80301. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.