Reported Oct 3, 2012 · Terminated

Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · 51 Valley Stream Pkwy · Malvern, PA · 19355

Is this the product you have?

  • Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Verio, Spectra and Biograph MMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Tomographic Imager
Lot codes and dates
  • Model numbers
    • 10276755 (Verio)
    • 10684333 (Verio Dot)
    • 10684334 (Verio Dot upgrade)
    • 10432915 (Skyra)
    • 10655588 (Spectra)
    • and 10433372 (Biograph mMR)
Amount recalled
370

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

When positioning the Flex Large 4 Coil (part No. 8625761) off-center in left-right direction as it is used for example for hip and shoulder imaging and, in addition at an off-center position with respect to the head-foot direction, the coil can heat up in the area of the electronic housing (white plastic lids).

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jan 14, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:24 PM UTC

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