Recall Z-2464-2012— Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, initiated 2012-09-12, terminated 2014-01-14. It names 4 FDA 510(k) clearances: K121160, K103429, K101347 and 1 more. Product: Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager. Reason: When positioning the Flex Large 4 Coil (part No. 8625761) off-center in left-right direction as it is used for example for hip and shoulder imaging and, in addition at an off-center position with respect to the head-foot direction, the coil can heat up in the area of the electronic housing (white plastic lids)..

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-09-12
Terminated
2014-01-14
Firm location
Malvern, PA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

4 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

Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager

Reason for recall

When positioning the Flex Large 4 Coil (part No. 8625761) off-center in left-right direction as it is used for example for hip and shoulder imaging and, in addition at an off-center position with respect to the head-foot direction, the coil can heat up in the area of the electronic housing (white plastic lids).

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