The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0373-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS CT Systems Recalled for Injury Risk

Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 57 SOMATOM Definition AS CT systems due to a hardware issue that may expose users to rotating or electrical parts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential risk of serious injury from rotating or electrical parts, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) involving significant injury risks.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 57 SOMATOM Definition AS computed tomography (CT) systems distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall is due to a hardware issue that may expose users to a potential risk of serious injury from rotating or electrical parts.

The affected systems are identified by model numbers 8098027 and 10430603. This recall was classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the hardware defect or provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare facilities beyond the general recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
SOMATOM Definition AS system, x-ray, tomography, computed
Affected units
57

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Model Numbers: 8098027 10430603

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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