Z-0020-2016Class II

SOMATOM Definition Flash; intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction...

Name: Z-0020-2016 SOMATOM Definition Flash; intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction...
Creator: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Published: 2015-08-14
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2015-08-14 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of SOMATOM Definition Flash; intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same... on 2015-08-14. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "software bug issues for SW-Version VA48A_SP0. The following safety issues were resolved: 1) Correction to improve visual warning and error indication son the gantry display. 2) Correction to improve acquisition data in...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0020-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-08-14
Posted: 2015-10-05
Terminated: 2016-12-05
Recalling firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product: SOMATOM Definition Flash; intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles.
Product code: JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall: software bug issues for SW-Version VA48A_SP0. The following safety issues were resolved: 1) Correction to improve visual warning and error indication son the gantry display. 2) Correction to improve acquisition data in order to optimize image quality. 3) Correction to improve robustness and general system behavior in some exception handling procedures. 4) Correction to improve auto post processin
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Software design
Action: A customer advisory notice, dated 8/14/15, was sent to direct accounts advising them of the issue to observe the safety notice and comply with the corresponding measure until the update has been fully completed.
Quantity in commerce: 113 total
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots: Model# 10430603 with Serial numbers 73476 73586 73544 73648 73636 73621 73533 73423 73424 73520 73493 73459 74191 73487 73492 73494 73497 73013 73657 73535 73667 73490 73513 74192 73697 73635 73471 73405 73600 73558 73591 73546 73478 73504 73413 73674 73445 73547 73420 73430

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0020-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0019-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-10-14	2015-10-05
Z-0020-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-10-14	2015-10-05
Z-0021-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-10-14	2015-10-05

Product code JAK

K143416Class IISOMATOM Definition Flash (VA48)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / cleared 2015-04-16

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Data as of 2026-10-14, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)