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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc: Breast Biopsy Aiming Device. Magnetic Resonance Imaging System. Model number 5728735

Recall number
Z-0138-06
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Product
Breast Biopsy Aiming Device. Magnetic Resonance Imaging System. Model number 5728735
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2005-10-05
Posted
2005-11-15
Terminated
2007-08-07
Reason
If the recommended workflow is not followed and the worksheets are printed after moving the patient table out of isocenter, the offset values will be incorrect. This could result in a biopsy being performed at an incorrect location and presents the possibility of an inconclusive diagnosis. calculation of offset values for the breast biopsy aiming device may be incorrect
Root cause
Other
Action
The recalling firm issued a Customer Safety Advisory via certified mail to affected customers per Update Instructions MR034/05/S. The letter re-emphasizes the importance of printing the offset values on the worksheet prior to moving the patient table and in accordance with the User's Manual.
Quantity
16 units
Distribution
The product was shipped to medical facilities in CA, FL, IL, MD, MN, NM, OH, OR, RI, and WI.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model number 5728735
510(k) numbers
["K010773"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LNH
Firm FEI
2240869
Firm city
Malvern
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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