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 Force (Model 10742326) Computed tomography x-ray diagnostic system Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Due to There is a potential risk of unnecessary radiation...

Date: November 8, 2017
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 Force (Model 10742326) Computed tomography x-ray diagnostic system

Quantity: 91

Why Was This Recalled?

There is a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue found in the CARE Dose4D algorithm implemented in Siemens Healthineers CT scanners of types SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition DS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash and SOMATOM Force.

Where Was This Sold?

Distributed in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

About Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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