SOMATOM Perspective 16 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- Reason for Recall:
- to inform customers of possible incorrect tube current calculations by the CARE Dose4D algorithm for head scans based on p.a. (posterior-anterior) or a.p. (anterior-posterior) topograms. Depending on the geometrical shape of the skull bone, it may happen in rare cases that the calculated dose distribution is not appropriate and could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
SOMATOM Perspective 16 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
10046734
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1448-2018
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