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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.: The e.cam Dual Signature Gamma Camera system. Used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.

Recall number
Z-0687-2016
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
The e.cam Dual Signature Gamma Camera system. Used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-12-31
Posted
2016-01-21
Terminated
2016-12-23
Reason
To provide operator instruction manuals for the e.cam Dual Signature; Gamma Camera that were not sent in its entirety when the e.cam systems were refurbished and shipped to the customer.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
An updated Customer Advisory Notice Letter will be provided to each impacted consignee. The receipt of the letter will be documented and additional attempts will be made until such receipt is acknowledged. The Customer Advisory Notice asks that the letter be placed with systems instructions for use along with all provided user documentation. It also advises the consignee to forward the notice to the new customer if the equipment was sold. Customers with questions regarding the Customer Advisory Notice can contact their local Service representative or use the following contact number 1-800-888-7436.
Quantity
10
Distribution
Distributed in the states of Florida, New York, Indiana, Maryland, South Dakota, Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia, and the countries of Australia and India.
Lot, serial or model codes
e.cam systems that were refurbished from 04/06/15 to 10/06/15. Material number 10151531, serial number 70004; Material number 10151532 serial numbers 70038, 70040, 70041, 70042, 70043, 70044, 70039, 70045, and 70046.
510(k) numbers
["K142006"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JAK
Firm FEI
1000514697
Firm city
Hoffman Estates
Firm state
IL
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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