Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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Biograph Horizon - PET/CT Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Due to Error introduced into PET images acquired and reconstructed...

Date: January 26, 2018
Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 42 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report