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Symbia T Gamma Camera/CT Scanner and Symbia S Photon Emission Computed Tomography System (SPECT) (2014-10-14)
- Starting date:
- October 14, 2014
- Posting date:
- October 22, 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-41833
Recalled Products
A) Symbia T Gamma Camera/CT Scanner
B) Symbia S Photon Emission Computed Tomography System (SPECT)
Reason
Certain systems in the Symbia camera system family have displayed atypical Short Linear drive (SLD) drifting behavior, with larger than expected drift lengths. The most likely cause is wear based failure of the SLD screw assembly.
Affected products
A) Symbia T Gamma Camera/CT Scanner
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
08717733
10275007
10275008
10275009
10275010
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Molecular Imaging Group,
2501 North Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates
60192
Illinois
UNITED STATES
B) Symbia S Photon Emission Computed Tomography System (SPECT)
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
08717741
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Molecular Imaging Group,
2501 North Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates
60192
Illinois
UNITED STATES