Recall Z-1694-2013

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · initiated February 28, 2013

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography

Codes / lots: Model number 10140000, serial numbers 3118, 3243 and 3309

Reason for recall

Firm became aware of an unintended behavior when using the Mammomat Inspiration. The possibility exists that a malfunction may occur during Stereo or Tomo acquisitions if the tomo clutch was incorrectly adjusted. Although the possibility is rare, the system could move while a patient's breast is compressed resulting in a possible bruise. Firm released Update Instructions XP031/12/S for this iss

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Siemens issued an Update Instructions XP031/12/S by letter to the affected customers. For affected sites, a Siemens Service Engineer will inspect the unit and make any adjustments needed. Following the inspection and adjustments, a proper calibration will be completed. For questions call 610-448-3237 and 610-446-4634.

Details

Recall number
Z-1694-2013
Initiated
February 28, 2013
Posted by FDA
July 11, 2013
Terminated
February 21, 2014
Product code
MUE – Full Field Digital, System, X-Ray, Mammographic
Quantity
3
Distribution
United States Nationwide Distribution in the states of ND, OH and SC.
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA

Official FDA recall record