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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalls Siemens Symbia S Series system, a diagnostic analog or digital detector based planar (2- dimensional) nuclear medicine (
Recalled August 26, 2015 · FDA recall Z-2435-2015 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Hazard
Fuses with the improper amperage rating were installed in the Symbia S, Symbia T Series and Symbia lntevo systems. These fuses, in conjunction with a specific failure mode of the Power Controller assembly, could lead to the overheating of the assembly. · FDA Class II
Units
1183 Systems
Sold at
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Description
Fuses with the improper amperage rating were installed in the Symbia S, Symbia T Series and Symbia lntevo systems. These fuses, in conjunction with a specific failure mode of the Power Controller assembly, could lead to the overheating of the assembly.
Product
Siemens Symbia S Series system, a diagnostic analog or digital detector based planar (2- dimensional) nuclear medicine (NM) imaging system installed and used in only one location within an imaging facility or in a mobile/ transportable imaging environment.
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →