The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2032-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Siemens Biograph mCT-S PET/CT Scanners Recalled for Calibration Error

Siemens is recalling 51 Biograph mCT-S 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 precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is recalling 51 units of the Biograph mCT-S(64) 3R PET/CT scanners. These systems combine X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to provide 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 affected units were distributed worldwide and nationwide in the US.

Healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. for instructions on how to address the calibration issue. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Biograph mCT-S(64) 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248669 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
51

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)

  • Serial Numbers: 1003
  • 1004
  • 1005
  • 1006
  • 1007
  • 11009
  • 11010
  • 11011
  • 11012
  • 11013
  • 11014
  • 11023
  • 11015
  • 11016
  • 11017
  • 11018
  • 11019
  • 11020
  • 11021
  • 11022

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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