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Health product recall

Symbia T Series Gamma Camera/CT Scanners (2014-03-14)

Starting date:
March 14, 2014
Posting date:
April 14, 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-39015

Recalled Products

Symbia T Series Gamma Camera/CT Scanners

Reason

Siemens has identified certain Symbia T and Symbia T2 systems that have a known hardware defect inside the CT Gantry where the circuit boards may come loose due to fatigue of the mounting rivets.

Affected products

Symbia T Series Gamma Camera/CT Scanners

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number

10275007
10275008

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Molecular Imaging Group,
2501 North Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates
60192
Illinois
UNITED STATES