Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

SOMATOM Definition AS with Option syngo DE Scan for Single Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Due to Potential risk of scans being aborted when using...

Date: February 14, 2019
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

SOMATOM Definition AS with Option syngo DE Scan for Single Source (Dual Spiral Dual Energy scan mode), Model Number 8098027 Product Usage: Computed tomography systems intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Quantity: 53 total units distributed in U.S.

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential risk of scans being aborted when using the optional Dual Spiral Dual Engery mode due to a software issue found in syngo CT VB10A for the Siemens Healthineers CT scanners with a single X-ray tube.

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