Biograph Horizon - PET/CT, PETsyngo VJ20A Software Nuclear medicine/ xray diagnostic scanner.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Software version VJ20A. Code No. 10532746, 10532748.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Error introduced into PET images acquired and reconstructed with VJ20A software. Array values are indexed improperly when the norm file is created during QC. During data reconstruction, incorrect values are being applied. This can lead to a gradient in the image. The severity of the error is directly related to the positioning of the PET QC phantom relative to the center of the field of view.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Biograph Horizon - PET/CT, PETsyngo VJ20A Software Nuclear medicine/ xray diagnostic scanner.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Software version VJ20A. Code No. 10532746, 10532748.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1597-2018

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