The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2852-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

Siemens Syngo.x Software Recalled for Incorrect Volume Calculations

Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 338 Syngo.x PACS systems because a software error caused volume calculations for prostate and liver to be too high.

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. The hazard is a software error leading to inaccurate diagnostic data (volume overestimation) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 338 units of the Syngo.x picture archiving and communication system (PACS). This software solution is intended for the viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. The recall is due to a software error that resulted in incorrect values for volume calculations using a freehand volume of interest (VOI) at customer sites.

The specific defect involves volume calculations for the prostate and liver, which were calculated to be too high. The affected systems were distributed nationwide. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this software error.

Healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. to determine if their systems are affected and to obtain the necessary software updates or corrections. Consumers are not directly affected as this is a professional medical device used in clinical settings.

The recalled product

Product
Syngo.x picture archiving and communication system Syngo.x is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images.
Affected units
338

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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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