The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2026-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Siemens Biograph mCT Flow Edge-3R Recalled for Calibration Error

Siemens is recalling two Biograph mCT Flow Edge-3R scanners due to a potential for unexpected SUV values when using non-Siemens phantoms for calibration.

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 source text describes a potential for unexpected values without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling two units of the BIOGRAPH mCT Flow Edge-3R (Material Number 10528954) medical device. The affected units have serial numbers 11001 and 11002. These devices 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 was initiated because Siemens Medical Solutions, Molecular Imaging became aware of 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 across the United States. No specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers are provided in the source text regarding immediate actions to take.

The recalled product

Product
BIOGRAPH mCT Flow Edge-3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10528954 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
2

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 (2)

  • Serial Numbers: 11001
  • 11002

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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