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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc: syngo.CT software version VA48A_SP5.5 in the following SOMATOM computed tomography models: SOMATOM Definition Edge-Model #10590000; SOMATOM Definition AS Model #8098027; SOMATOM Definition Flash Model #10430603

Recall number
Z-2440-2019
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Product
syngo.CT software version VA48A_SP5.5 in the following SOMATOM computed tomography models: SOMATOM Definition Edge-Model #10590000; SOMATOM Definition AS Model #8098027; SOMATOM Definition Flash Model #10430603
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2019-07-25
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2022-12-29
Reason
SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition Flash with software syngo.CT with Software version VA48A_SP5 may result in scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. and may result in a delay in diagnosis and/or patient rescans
Root cause
Software design
Action
Siemens issued notification Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on 7/25/19 issued via electronic mail to consignees or by USPS certified mail if a consignee email address was not available. Letter states problem, health risk, action to take: The remote software update installation process will require approximately 30 minutes for completion. The process is completely automatic; make sure the system and power are stable before and during the process and do not switch off the system during the update process. Siemens highly recommends starting the installation when the scanner will not be in use or when the necessary time for the update to be completed can be scheduled. If your system is connected to Siemens Remote Connection, this update will be performed remotely. Following the corrective action, the cause will be eliminated and a recurrence of the identified issues is prevented. If you have any questions, please contact our service organization at 1-800-888-7436.
Quantity
2867 units worldwide (OUS); 1464 units US
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign:
Lot, serial or model codes
syngo.CT software version VA48A_SP5.5
510(k) numbers
["K143400","K143401","K190578"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JAK
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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