Siemens Biograph mMR System
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Summary
Product
Siemens Biograph mMR System
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Audience
Healthcare
Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalog number |
|---|---|---|
| Biograph mMR System | 151022 51060 51018 151014 51068 | 10433372 |
Issue
Siemens Healthcare GmbH became aware of this issue as part of a customer complaint investigation. It has been identified that this issue can occur when certain parameters (Echo spacings 0.50 MS; 0.51 MS, and 0.52 MS) are used in EPI (Echo-Planar Imaging), sequences will excite high internal stress inside the gradient coil assembly. This may lead to cracks and damage to the gradient coil.
Recall start date: March 15, 2024
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Radiology
Companies
Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Henkestr. 127, Erlangen, Germany, 91052
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-75287
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