Recall Z-0971-2015— Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, initiated 2014-12-03, terminated 2015-04-06. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K133589. Product: SOMATOM Force; the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.. Reason: Artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the SOMATOM Force..

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-12-03
Terminated
2015-04-06
Firm location
Malvern, PA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

SOMATOM Force; the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.

Reason for recall

Artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the SOMATOM Force.

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