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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc: Siemens syngo.plaza image processing system image processing radiological system

Recall number
Z-0271-2014
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Product
Siemens syngo.plaza image processing system image processing radiological system
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-08-08
Posted
2013-11-13
Terminated
2014-11-06
Reason
The firm became aware of an unintended behavior when using the syngo.plaza. The "Rename" functionality can cause an unintended patient merge if the patient is sent to another system. This issue affects customers who transfer patient data between two or more syngo.plaza or syngo Imaging XS systems.
Root cause
Software design
Action
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice dated August 3, 2011, to all affected customer. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to forward the Customer Safety Advisory Notice to their customers. If necessary, customers should have the letter translated technically into the local language and copy it themselves. A letter was sent to direct accounts to inform them of the issu and provide instructions to avoid encountering the problem. For questions regarding this recall call 610-219-6300.
Quantity
19
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including MO, MA, NY, WI, OH, NY, CA, FL, NC, MN, and WA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model Number 10592457 with serial numbers 100263, 100177, 100138, 100174, 100005, 100006, 100007, 100008, 100009, 100010, 100219, 100201, 100198, 100181, 100249, 100301, 100302, 100157, 100146
510(k) numbers
["K093612"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LLZ
Firm FEI
2240869
Firm city
Malvern
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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