The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2022-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Siemens Biograph TruePoint PET/CT Scanners Recalled for Calibration Error

Siemens is recalling three Biograph TruePoint PET/CT scanners because using non-Siemens phantoms for calibration may result in unexpected SUV values.

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, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling three units of the BIOGRAPH mCT Flow 40-3R (Material Number 10529158) PET/CT scanners. The affected units have serial numbers 11001, 11002, and 11003. These systems 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 potential for unexpected Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) values if a non-Siemens phantom is used for calibration. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected units were distributed worldwide and nationwide in the US. 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 Flow 40-3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10529158 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint 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 information.
Affected units
3

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 (3)

  • Serial Numbers: 11001
  • 11002
  • 11003

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 33 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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