Device recall: Software versions syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a in the Computed tomography systems as follows: SOMATOM…
Class II FDA enforcement event 87454. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
SOMATOM systems-issues in with software syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a, may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. Delay in diagnosis or patient rescan may occur. Sporadic software errors during interventional workflows may also result
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc started this device recall on 3 Mar 2021. The firm address in the FDA record is in Malvern, PA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 87454 has 1 product record. The first FDA enforcement report date is 24 Mar 2021. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 28 Dec 2023.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
US Nationwide distribution.
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
1 product record in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1253-2021 | Software versions syngo.CT VA30A_SP2 or syngo.CT VA30A_SP2a in the Computed tomography systems as follows: SOMATOM go.Now (Model 11061610)SOMATOM go.Up (Models 11061620 & 11061628) SOMATOM go.All (Model 11061630) SOMATOM go.Top (Models 11061640 & 11061648) SOMATOM go.Sim (Model 11061660) SOMATOM go.Open Pro (Model… | 190 units US | Class II | Terminated | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2021
- 900
- Share of these events in Class II
- 89%
- Product records in this event
- 1Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 400
Other events of the firm
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-1253-2021The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 87454. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/87454/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
US Nationwide distribution.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 87454?
- The FDA record gives this quantity:
190 units US
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2021 have the same class?
- 89% of the 900 device events that started in 2021 are in Class II.