Z-0606-2017Class II

SOMATOM Definition AS, Computed tomography x-ray system The Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS/ AS+ (Project P46)...

Name: Z-0606-2017 SOMATOM Definition AS, Computed tomography x-ray system The Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS/ AS+ (Project P46)...
Creator: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Published: 2016-11-02
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2016-11-02 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of SOMATOM Definition AS, Computed tomography x-ray system The Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS/ AS+ (Project P46) systems are intended to produce cross-sectional... on 2016-11-02. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Siemens is releasing a software update that provides bug-fixes to improve system performance for customers with SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash Systems with software version...". 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-0606-2017
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-11-02
Posted: 2016-11-17
Terminated: 2017-11-08
Recalling firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product: SOMATOM Definition AS, Computed tomography x-ray system The Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS/ AS+ (Project P46) systems are 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: Siemens is releasing a software update that provides bug-fixes to improve system performance for customers with SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash Systems with software version VA48A_SP2 and Care Contrast license correction of potential safety issues.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Software design
Action: Siemens mailed a Customer Safety Notice on November 9, 2016, to customers who were affected by the recall to inform them of a possible malfunction with the systems. The notification explained the underlying issue, the effect if has on the operation of the system, potential risks involved; and the actions they plan to implement to correct the issues. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-888-7436. For questions regarding this recall call 610-448-6471.
Quantity in commerce: 7 systems
Distribution: Nationwide distribution to MI, NY, CA, KY, ND, and NE.
Product codes and lots: Model Number: 8098027 Serial Numbers:96020, 96047,74192,83398,96011,83387 96029

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0606-2017
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0606-2017	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-11-23	2016-11-17
Z-0607-2017	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-11-23	2016-11-17
Z-0608-2017	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-11-23	2016-11-17

Product code JAK

K152036Class IISOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition AS/AS+Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / cleared 2015-10-09

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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)