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Recall Z-1746-2018 — SOMATOM Definition Edge (Model 10590000) Computed tomography x-ray diagnostic system

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2017-11-08 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-1746-2018
Date of alert
2017-11-08
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
10590000
Reported risk: There is a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue found in the CARE Dose4D algorithm implemented in Siemens Healthineers CT scanners of types SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition DS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash and SOMATOM Force.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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