The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1997-2016·Announced 2016-06-22

Siemens Biograph mCT Scanner Recall Due to Unwelded Cover Bolts

Siemens is recalling one Biograph mCT scanner because unwelded bolts may cause the cover to fall during service.

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 (falling cover) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling one unit of the BIOGRAPH mCT S(20) - 3R scanner, material number 10507786, serial number 21139. The recall is due to a defect in the bracket used to lift the cover, where bolts were not welded in place.

The unwelded bolts potentially cause the cover to fall down during service. This unit was distributed worldwide, including in the United States, China, and Malaysia.

The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the next steps for this recall.

The recalled product

Product
BIOGRAPH mCT S(20) - 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10507786 Product Usage: 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 infor
Affected units
1

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)

  • Serial Number 21139

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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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