Siemens MAGNETOM Spectra MRI Devices Recalled for Quench Venting Port Issue
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling two MAGNETOM Spectra MRI devices due to a potential open port in the quench venting system.
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 (open port in venting system) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling two units of the MAGNETOM Spectra magnetic resonance diagnostic device, Model # 10837643. The affected units have serial numbers 72030 and 72023.
The recall is due to a potential open port in the quench venting system when using the optional horizontal outlet on the quench line assembly. This defect could affect the safety of the device's venting mechanism.
The devices were distributed to facilities in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Users of these devices should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAGNETOM Spectra magnetic resonance diagnostic devices Model # 10837643
- Manufacturer
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — MRI Scanner
- 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 (1)
- Serial # 72030 72023
Distribution
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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