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Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-0713-2018Class II

SOMATOM Go.Up computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061628

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2017-10-02 / Terminated

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of SOMATOM Go.Up computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061628 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0713-2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
SOMATOM Go.Up computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061628 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by these systems can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. These CT systems can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies. Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time.
FDA root cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Action
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice letter date October 2, 2017 to their customers. Customers were instructed not to use the table if there is any unusual noise or vibration and to contact Siemens service organization immediately at 1-800-888-7436. Customers were informed that a service technician will schedule an on site repair.
Quantity in commerce
6
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, MO, NY, TN
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers: 108054, 108059, 108062, 108069, 108076, 108077

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0713-2018
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0713-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0714-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated