The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0808-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Siemens Biograph mCT Flow 40-4R Recalled for Display Freeze Risk

Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling one Biograph mCT Flow 40-4R scanner due to a potential display freeze during CT interventional procedures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling one unit of the Biograph mCT Flow 40-4R, System Material Number 10529159. The affected unit has Serial Number 11002. These systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners used to provide registration and fusion of high-resolution physiologic and anatomic information.

The recall is being conducted because of the possibility for a system display freeze during CT interventional procedures. This defect could impact the operation of the scanner during specific medical interventions.

The affected unit was distributed in the states of North Carolina and Massachusetts, as well as in Australia, Canada, Switzerland, and Germany. Healthcare facilities that possess this specific serial number should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. for further instructions on how to address the issue.

The recalled product

Product
Biograph mCT Flow 40-4R, System Material Number 10529159. The Siemens Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information.
Affected units
1

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Serial Number: 11002

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 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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