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Recall Z-0605-2017 — SOMATOM Definition Flash, Computed tomography system Product Usage: SOMATOM Definition AS 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

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2016-10-19 · Class II

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Agency: U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier: Z-0605-2017
Date of alert: 2016-10-19
Country / jurisdiction: United States
Risk level: Class II
Risk type: recall
Brand: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Product category: device
Product type: Devices

Reported risk: A problem can occur with the small light marker windows, used for the positioning laser and are integrated in the front cover of the SOMATOM Definition AS and Definition Flash systems, by either becoming loose or potentially dropping out. There is a risk that a person could touch rotating or electrical parts of the gantry if they were to reach through the window opening.

Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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