ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2667-2025 ยท LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

MAGNETOM Vida (DE). Model Number: 11060815. 510(k): K170396, K173617, K181433, K183254, K192924, K203443, K213693, K213805, K220425, K231560.

DateSep 30, 2025 (initiated Aug 28, 2025)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonThere is a potential for an ice blockage to form or currently exist within the magnet venting system. In the event of a quench, helium gas may be unable to escape through the designed venting paths, leading to a pressure build-up within the helium containment system. This pressure build-up could ultimately rupture the helium containment system, potentially resulting in a helium leak into the scanning room.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionSiemens Healthcare notified consignees on about 08/28/2025 via letter. Consignees were informed that Siemens Customer Service Organization will conduct an inspection of affected units to address the issue. If customers identify issues, they are cautioned to not reboot the system, to call their local Siemens Healthineers service organization, and grant access to the system. Siemens will inspect devices and perform a correction, if needed. Consignees were also instructed to ensure all users or customers are notified of the issue and to maintain the Customer Safety Advisory Notice. Consignees w
Quantity498 units
DistributionWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Botswana, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyp
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K170396MAGNETOM Vida
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Jun 14, 2017
K231560MAGNETOM Vida; MAGNETOM Lumina; MAGNETOM Aera; MAGNETOM Skyra; MAGNETOM Prisma; MAGNETOM Prisma fit
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Oct 23, 2023