Recall Z-1263-2016— Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-1263-2016
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2016-02-26

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., initiated 2016-02-26, terminated 2016-12-23. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K142006. Product: The Symbia gamma camera system Product Usage: The Symbia gamma camera system is a computed tomography x-ray system which is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.. Reason: We received a customer complaint that Siemens reported via the MedWatch process (1423253-2015-00002). The result of a Hazard Analysis and CAPA investigation, we have determined that for e.cam or Symbia E systems that although the existing user manual is correct, additional supplemental instructions, with the inclusion of visual aids, may further clarify and emphasize the proper collimator change.

Recalling firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-02-26
Terminated: 2016-12-23
Firm location: Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K142006 — SYMBIA 6.0Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.·cleared 2014-08-21

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

The Symbia gamma camera system Product Usage: The Symbia gamma camera system is a computed tomography x-ray system which is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.

Reason for recall

We received a customer complaint that Siemens reported via the MedWatch process (1423253-2015-00002). The result of a Hazard Analysis and CAPA investigation, we have determined that for e.cam or Symbia E systems that although the existing user manual is correct, additional supplemental instructions, with the inclusion of visual aids, may further clarify and emphasize the proper collimator change

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