Siemens e.cam Systems Recalled for Potential Patient Finger Injury
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 4,462 e.cam emission computed tomography systems due to a potential risk of patient finger injury.
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 (potential patient finger injury) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 4,462 e.cam emission computed tomography systems. These devices are used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ using planar imaging, whole body imaging, and tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.
The recall is being issued because there is a potential for patient finger injury on the affected systems. The source text does not specify the exact mechanical cause of the injury or report any confirmed incidents of harm.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in numerous countries across multiple continents. The recall covers various specific models and serial numbers of the e.cam system, including DCR Duet Head, DCR Gantry Dual Head, and Signature E.CAM models. Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for instructions on how to address this safety issue.
The recalled product
- Product
- e.cam -emission computed tomography system Used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.
- Manufacturer
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,462
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 (20)
- 1) E.CAM DCR Duet Head
- A (e.soft)
- Serial Numbers: 7090
- 7501
- 7502
- 8001
- 8002
- 8003
- 8004
- 8501
- 8502
- 8506
- 8507
- 2) E.CAM DCR Gantry Dual Head
- Bl Serial Numbers: 3097
- 8508
- 8509
- 8510
- 8511
- 8514
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