ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1263-2016 ยท KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

The Symbia gamma camera system Product Usage: The Symbia gamma camera system is a computed tomography x-ray system which is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient

DateFeb 26, 2016
StatusTerminated
ReasonWe received a customer complaint that Siemens reported via the MedWatch process (1423253-2015-00002). The result of a Hazard Analysis and CAPA investigation, we have determined that for e.cam or Symbia E systems that although the existing user manual is correct, additional supplemental instructions, with the inclusion of visual aids, may further clarify and emphasize the proper collimator change
Root causeLabeling design
ActionSiemens sent a Customer Advisory Notice CAN 001 -2016 to all affected customers describing the recall and additional actions to take. Siemens updated user instructions, drafting customer advisory letter, and obtaining internal and external approvals, and translation of this content. Customer Advisory Notice Letter provided to each impacted consignee will document receipt of the letter and additional attempts will be made until such receipt is acknowledged. Instructions provided in letter explain that Hospital staff should inform end users of the enhancements that have been made to the user
Quantity726 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico.***** Foreign Consignee
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K142006SYMBIA 6.0
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Aug 21, 2014