FDAFebruary 15, 2016device

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems 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 different angles.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Siemens is initiating this recall due to a potential malfunction and hence potential hazard to patients and personnel when using the SOMATOM Emotion or SOMATOM Sensation systems in conjunction with the use of the cardio licenses "Cardio Pro" and "Cardio Retro".

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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