Health product recall

Symbia T series Gamma Camera/CT Scanners, Symbia Intevo and Symbia Intevo Bold (2018-05-16)

Starting date:
May 16, 2018
Posting date:
June 6, 2018
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-66986

Affected products

  1. Symbia T series Gamma Camera/CT Scanners
  2. Symbia Intevo
  3. Symbia Intevo Bold

Reason

Siemens is notifying users of Symbia T and Symbia Intevo SPECT /CT systems of an issue that could potentially impact the care Dose4D algorithm in CT scans that include the head. An increase in dose is possible when scanning the head region with care Dose4D using a Posterior-Anterior (PA) or Anterior-Posterior (AP) topogram. The customer letter includes instructions to avoid the issue.

Affected products

A. Symbia T series Gamma Camera/CT Scanners

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

2501 North Barrington Road

Hoffman Estates

60192

Illinois

UNITED STATES


B. Symbia Intevo

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

10764801

10764802

10764803

10764804

Companies
Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Molecular Imaging

2501 North Barrington Road

Hoffman Estates

60192

Illinois

UNITED STATES


C. Symbia Intevo Bold

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

11007962

Companies
Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Molecular Imaging

2501 North Barrington Road

Hoffman Estates

60192

Illinois

UNITED STATES