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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1694-2013

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography

Published July 17, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2013

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Firm became aware of an unintended behavior when using the Mammomat Inspiration. The possibility exists that a malfunction may occur during Stereo or Tomo acquisitions if the tomo clutch was incorrectly adjusted. Although the possibility is rare, the system could move while a patient's breast is compressed resulting in a possible bruise. Firm released Update Instructions XP031/12/S for this iss

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Distributor
United States Nationwide Distribution in the states of ND, OH and SC.
Lot
Model number 10140000, serial numbers 3118, 3243 and 3309
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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