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Health product recall

Somatom Emotion 16-slice Configuration (2014-06-17)

Starting date:
June 17, 2014
Posting date:
June 24, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-40191

Recalled Products

  1. Somatom Emotion 16-slice Configuration 

Reason

Siemens has recently detected a rubber component with unfavorable ageing properties on the Somatom Emotion 16-slice Configuration. The mechanical function of this rubber damper, which is situated within the mounting assembly of the rotation motor, may potentially degrade over time and may impact stability.

Affected products

A. Somatom Emotion 16-slice Configuration

Lot or serial number
  • S/N 85828
Model or catalog number
  • 10165977
Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Shanghai Medical Equipment Ltd.
278 Zhouzhu Road,
Shanghai
201318
CHINA