[Recalled] The Symbia gamma camera system Product Usage: The Symbia gamma camera system is a computed tomography x-ray system which is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconst

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: We received a customer complaint that Siemens reported via the MedWatch process (1423253-2015-00002). The result of a Hazard Analysis and CAPA investigation, we have determined that for e.cam or Symbia E systems that although the existing user manual is correct, additional supplemental instructions, with the inclusion of visual aids, may further clarify and emphasize the proper collimator change

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

Related recalls from Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

• Symbia S-Series and Symbia T-Series - Product Usage: Intended use of the device SPECT: To detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV. — Class II
• The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia Pro.specta Q3, Model 11364751; (b) Symbia Pro.specta X3, Model 11364752; (c) Symbia Pro.specta X7, Model 11364753. — Class II
• ACUSON AcuNav Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter 12.5F — Class II
• e.cam -emission computed tomography system Used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV. — Class II
• Z6Ms transesophageal transducers used on ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound systems, Z6Ms model 10436113. Radiology: The ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Neo-natal and Fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transesophageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, — Class II
• Symbia T and Symbia T2 computer tomography systems. These systems are used to perform SPECT, CT, and SPECT + CT scans and imaging studies. — Class II

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