The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0994-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

Siemens Biograph mCT X-4R Laser Cover Window Recall

Siemens is recalling 71 Biograph mCT X-4R scanners because laser cover windows may fall off.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a component falling off without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling 71 units of the Biograph mCT X-4R combined CT and PET scanner system. The recall was initiated after the manufacturer became aware, through a supplier, that some laser cover windows on the devices may fall off.

The affected units are distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international locations. The specific serial numbers for the affected units are listed in the official recall documentation.

Healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions for instructions on how to address the potential defect in the laser cover windows.

The recalled product

Product
Biograph mCT X-4R, Material Number 10248670 The Siemens Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow 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 inform
Affected units
71

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)

  • Serial Numbers: 1008
  • 11016
  • 11017
  • 11022
  • 11029
  • 11036
  • 11054
  • 11066
  • 1010
  • 1004
  • 11063
  • 11027
  • 11055
  • 11056
  • 11058
  • 11057
  • 11060
  • 11064
  • 11070
  • 21074

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 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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