FDAAugust 5, 2016device

e.cam and Symbia E gamma camera systems with patient beds 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 588 keV.

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

The hazard

"We have received reports of patients hair being caught in the e.cam and Symbia E patient bed up/down drive. The purpose of this letter is to remind users of the patient positioning instructions for your e.cam or Symbia E system and to inform you of an update that will be performed by your local Siemens service representative."

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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e.cam and Symbia E gamma camera systems with patient beds 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 588 keV. — Recall Details · AllClear