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 Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Due to Artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the...

Date: December 3, 2014
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; 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: 7

Why Was This Recalled?

Artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the SOMATOM Force.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 6 states: MD, MA, MN, PA, SC, TX

Affected (6 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