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CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2666-2025·Announced 2025-10-08

MAGNETOM Verio Dot Upgrade systems recalled over magnet venting ice blockage

Siemens is recalling 78 MAGNETOM Verio Dot Upgrade systems because an ice blockage in the magnet venting system could stop helium escaping during a quench.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the Critical tier.

Plain-English summary

MAGNETOM Verio Dot Upgrade systems, model number 10684334, are being recalled because an ice blockage may form, or may already exist, within the magnet venting system.

In the event of a quench, helium gas may be unable to escape through the designed venting paths, leading to a pressure build-up within the helium containment system. That pressure build-up could ultimately rupture the helium containment system, potentially resulting in a helium leak into the scanning room.

The recall covers 78 units, distributed worldwide including nationwide in the United States. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.

Operating sites should follow the manufacturer's instructions for inspection and correction of the venting system before further use.

The recalled product

Product
MAGNETOM Verio Dot Upgrade. Model Number: 10684334.
Affected units
78

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)

  • Model Number: 10684334. UDI Numbers: (01)04056869006680(21)162012
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162055
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162039
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162002
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162014
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162069
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162083
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162075
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162028
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162060
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162035
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162038
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162016
  • (01)04056869006680(21)62040
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162036
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162079
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162054
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162088
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162071
  • (01)04056869006680(21)162078

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 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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