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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1601-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Siemens Syngo Dynamics PACS Software Recall for Workflow Error

Siemens is recalling 84 units of Syngo Dynamics software due to a defect that may cause old measurements to be carried forward into new reports.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (incorrect medical analysis) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 84 units of the Syngo Dynamics; Kinetdx Picture Archiving and Communications System. The recall affects specific model and serial numbers distributed nationwide across 18 states, including Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated because Siemens identified changes in the default carry forward workflow using the VA10B_HF03 version of the software. If a template design includes measurements inside a carry forward-configured report section, the system may carry forward the entire section, including data from previous studies. This defect may result in physicians making analysis based on old measurements rather than current data.

Healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The source text does not specify a particular action for consumers, as this is a medical device software recall affecting professional healthcare settings.

The recalled product

Product
Syngo Dynamics; Kinetdx Picture Archiving and Communications System
Affected units
84

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)

  • Model Numbers: 10091637
  • 10091673
  • 10091805
  • 10091807 Serial Numbers: 85021
  • 85040
  • 85042
  • 85045
  • 85047
  • 85057
  • 85079
  • 85080
  • 85081
  • 85086
  • 85090
  • 85115
  • 85143
  • 85145
  • 85146
  • 85147
  • 85149

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 18 states specifically:

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