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SIEMENS SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1 Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Due to Possibility of image artifacts during data acquisition when...

Date: February 6, 2015
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 SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1 and/or VA50A_SP0; Computed tomography system. Product Usage: 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.

Quantity: 12

Why Was This Recalled?

Possibility of image artifacts during data acquisition when using Adaptive Cardio Sequence, Turbo Flash, and Head modes. The update improves system start-up behavior and resuming, ECG handling with visual feedback of correct placement of ECG leads and contact quality, and other safety related issues.

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