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Z-1859-2013Class II

syngo Dynamics Information System (sDIS) versions 9.5 and VA10A. The syngo Dynamics system is intended for...

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2013-06-10 / Terminated / root cause: software

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of syngo Dynamics Information System (sDIS) versions 9.5 and VA10A. The syngo Dynamics system is intended for the acceptance, transfer, display, storage, archive... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Siemens initiate this recall due to a potential issue when using the sDIS matching rules of the syngo Dynamics Information System version 9.5 or VA10A with modality device configured to end study at association close...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1859-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
syngo Dynamics Information System (sDIS) versions 9.5 and VA10A. The syngo Dynamics system is intended for the acceptance, transfer, display, storage, archive, and manipulation of digital medical images, including quantification and reportgeneration. syngo Dynamics is not intended to be used for reading mammography images.
Product code
LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Reason for recall
Siemens initiate this recall due to a potential issue when using the sDIS matching rules of the syngo Dynamics Information System version 9.5 or VA10A with modality device configured to end study at association close. Images or DICOM SR objects sent from a modality device to syngo Dynamics may not be saved when the modality is configured at syngo Dynamics to end study at association close, and whe
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice dated June 4, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. 1) With sDIS implemented, use the DICOM Modality List (DMWL), without sDIS matching rules enabled OR 2) Do not implement sDIS. Update instructions were also provided. The reported issue will be resolved in a modification to syngo Dynamics version 9.5 and syngo Dynamics VA10A which will be released in the near future. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause , and we thank you in advance for your understanding. For further questions please call (610) 219-6300.
Quantity in commerce
9
Distribution
US Distribution only including the states of PA, OH, UT, CA, NY, MO, and TX.
Product codes and lots
Model Number: 10091637, 10091805, with serial numbers 85164, 85289, 85296, 85297, 85149, 85116, 85177, 85051, and 85278.

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1859-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1859-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated