Events

Recall of Device Recall Symbia T and Symbia T2

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69995
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0960-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-03-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-01-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-12-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=132097
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    System, tomography, computed, emission - Product Code KPS
  • Reason
    There are confirmed reports of a component coming loose inside the ct enclosure and damaging the system. components.
  • Action
    The firm, Siemens, sent an undated "Customer Safety Advisory Notice" letter to all customers. The described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letters inlcuded instructions for customers to: 1) continue to use their systems while waiting for the field correction to be scheduled and performed; 2) ensure that the safety advisory is placed in the system's instruction for use; and, 3) closely observe the patient during studies. The letter also instructs customers of record to forward a copy of the letter to the new owner if the equipment was sold or transferred. Customers with any questions about this issue can contact Siemens Molecular Imaging at 800-888-7436 (US).

Device

Device Recall Symbia T and Symbia T2
  • Model / Serial
    1) Symbia T; Part Number: 10275007; Serial Numbers: 1055 , 1057 , 1058 , 1060 , 1061 , 1062 , 1063 , 1064 , 1065 , 1066 , 1067 , 1068 , 1069 , 1070 , 1071 , 1072 , 1073 , 1074 , 1075 , 1076 , 1077 , 1078 , 1079 , 1080 , 1081 , 1082 , 1083 , 1084 , 1085 , 1086 , 1087 , 1088 , 1089 , 1090 , 1091 , 1092 , 1094 , 1095 , 1096 , 1097 , 1098 , 1099 , 1100 , 1101 , 1102 , 1103 , 1104 , 1105 , 1106 , 1107 , 1108 , 1109 , 1110 , 1111 , 1112 , 1113 , 1114 , 1115 , 1116 , 1117 , 1118 , 1119 , 1121 , 1122 , 1123 , 1124 , 1125 , 1126 , 1127 , 1128 , 1129 , 1130 , 1131 , 1132 , 1133 , 1134 , 1135 , 1136 , 1137 , 1138 , 1139 , 1140 , 1141 , 1142 , 1143 , 1144 , 1145 , 1146 , 1147 , 1148 , 1149 , 1150 , 1151 , 1152 , 1153 , 1154 , 1155 , 1156 , 1157 , 1158 , 1159 , 1160 , 1161 , 1162 , 1163 , 1164 , 1165 , 1166 , 1167 , 1168 , 1169 , 1170 , 1171 , 1172 , 1173 , 1175 , 1176 , 1177 , 1178 , 1179 , 1180 , 1181 , 1182 , 1183 , 1184 , 1185 , 1186 , 1187 , 1188 , 1189 , 1190 , 1191 , 1193 , 1194 , 1195 , 1196 , 1197 , 1198 , 1199 , 1200 , 1201 , 1202 , 1203 , 1204 , 1205 , 1206 , 1207 , 1208 , 1209 , 1210 , 1211 , 1212 , 1214 , 1215 , 1216 , 1217 , 1218 , 1219 , 1220 , 1221 , 1222 , 1223 , 1224 , 1225 , 1226 , 1227 , 1228 , 1229 , 1230 , 1231 , 1232 , 1233 , 1234 , 1235 , 1236 , 1238 , 1239 , 1240 , 1241 , 1242 , 1243 , 1244 , 1245 , 1246 , 1247 , 1248 , 1250 , 1254 , 1266;   2) Symbia T2; Part Number 10275008; Serial Numbers: 1026 , 1028 , 1029 , 1035 , 1040 , 1044 , 1052 , 1054 , 1055 , 1056 , 1057 , 1058 , 1059 , 1060 , 1061 , 1062 , 1067 , 1071 , 1072 , 1073 , 1074 , 1075 , 1076 , 1077 , 1078 , 1079 , 1080 , 1081 , 1082 , 1083 , 1085 , 1086 , 1087 , 1088 , 1089 , 1090 , 1091 , 1092 , 1094 , 1095 , 1096 , 1097 , 1098 , 1099 , 1100 , 1101 , 1102 , 1103 , 1104 , 1107 , 1108 , 1109 , 1110 , 1111 , 1113 , 1114 , 1115 , 1116 , 1117 , 1118 , 1119 , 1120 , 1121 , 1122 , 1123 , 1125 , 1126 , 1127 , 1128 , 1129 , 1130 , 1131 , 1132 , 1133 , 1135 , 1136 , 1137 , 1138 , 1139 , 1140 , 1141 , 1142 , 1143 , 1144 , 1145 , 1147 , 1148 , 1149 , 1150 , 1151 , 1152 , 1153 , 1154 , 1156 , 1157 , 1158 , 1159 , 1160 , 1161 , 1162 , 1164 , 1166 , 1167 , 1168 , 1169 , 1566
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US Nationwide including Puerto Rico; Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Tunisia.
  • Product Description
    Symbia T and Symbia T2 computer tomography systems. These systems are used to perform SPECT, CT, and SPECT + CT scans and imaging studies.
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 2501 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates IL 60195-2061
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA