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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls SOMATOM Force; the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reco

Recalled January 21, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0971-2015 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA

Hazard
Artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the SOMATOM Force. · FDA Class II
Units
7
Sold at
PA, MA, MN, SC, MD, and TX.

Description

Artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the SOMATOM Force.

Product
SOMATOM Force; the intended use of computed tomography is 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 angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov