The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1998-2016·Announced 2016-06-22

Siemens Biograph mCT-S(64) 4R PET/CT Scanners Recalled for Cover Bracket Defect

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling two Biograph mCT-S(64) 4R PET/CT scanners because a cover bracket may not be welded, posing a risk of the cover falling 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 structural defect in a medical device that could cause a heavy cover to fall during service, presenting a risk of harm, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling two units of the Biograph mCT-S(64) 4R, Material Number 10248672. These 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 due to a defect in the bracket used to lift the cover. The bolts on this bracket were not welded, which could potentially cause the cover to fall down during service. The affected units have serial numbers 31125 and 31126.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including the United States, China, and Malaysia. Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is the recalling firm. No specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers are provided in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Biograph mCT-S(64) 4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248672 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 informa
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Imaging Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Serial Numbers: 31125
  • 31126

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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