Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Siemens Magnetom Skyra Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Due to When positioning the Flex Large 4 Coil (part...

Date: September 12, 2012
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

Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager

Quantity: 370

Why Was This Recalled?

When positioning the Flex Large 4 Coil (part No. 8625761) off-center in left-right direction as it is used for example for hip and shoulder imaging and, in addition at an off-center position with respect to the head-foot direction, the coil can heat up in the area of the electronic housing (white plastic lids).

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