Recall Z-2017-2016— Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., initiated 2016-04-22, terminated 2017-05-08. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K141971. Product: Biograph Sys 16-3R to 16-4R upgrade, MATERIAL NUMBER 10525581 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information.. Reason: Siemens Medical Solutions, Molecular Imaging has become aware of a potential for unexpected SUV values if a non-Siemens phantom is used for calibration..
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2016-04-22
- Terminated
- 2017-05-08
- Firm location
- Knoxville, TN, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-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
Biograph Sys 16-3R to 16-4R upgrade, MATERIAL NUMBER 10525581 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information.
Reason for recall
Siemens Medical Solutions, Molecular Imaging has become aware of a potential for unexpected SUV values if a non-Siemens phantom is used for calibration.
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