Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc ECAT Emerge PET Scanners (distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.), ECAT ART PET Scanners (distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.) and Sceptre PET Scanners (distributed by Hitachi Medical Systems of America) Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ECAT Emerge PET Scanners (distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.), ECAT ART PET Scanners (distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.) and Sceptre PET Scanners (distributed by Hitachi Medical Systems of America)
Brand
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
software versions 7.2.2 rel 2, 7.2.2 rel 4A, 7.2.2 rel 5 and 7.3 Model: ART Model Number: 3600066-00 Serial numbers: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1012, 1013, 1014 Model: ART Model Number: 3600078-00 Serial numbers: 1001, 1002, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, Model: ART 2000 Model Number: 3600090-00 Serial numbers: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 201005, 201006 Model: EMERGE, EMERGE (Toshiba), EMERGE (Sceptre - Hitachi), EMERGE m (Sceptre - Hitachi), PICO EMERGE (Sceptre-Hitachi), PICO EMERGEm (Sceptre - Hitachi) Model Number: 3600099-00 Serial numbers: 101001, 201002, 201003, 201004, 201005, 201006, 201007, 201008, 201009, 201010, 201011, 201012, 301013, 301014, 301015, 301016, 301017, 301018, 301019, 301020, 301022, 301023, 301024, 301025, 301026, 301027, 301028 Model Number: PICO EMERGE (Sceptre-Hitachi) Model Number: P008060 Serial number: 401001
Products Sold
software versions 7.2.2 rel 2, 7.2.2 rel 4A, 7.2.2 rel 5 and 7.3 Model: ART Model Number: 3600066-00 Serial numbers: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1012, 1013, 1014 Model: ART Model Number: 3600078-00 Serial numbers: 1001, 1002, 1003 Model: ART Model Number: 3600082-00 Serial numbers: 1002 Model: ART Model Number: 3600084-00 Serial numbers: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, Model: ART 2000 Model Number: 3600090-00 Serial numbers: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 201005, 201006 Model: EMERGE, EMERGE (Toshiba), EMERGE (Sceptre - Hitachi), EMERGE m (Sceptre - Hitachi), PICO EMERGE (Sceptre-Hitachi), PICO EMERGEm (Sceptre - Hitachi) Model Number: 3600099-00 Serial numbers: 101001, 201002, 201003, 201004, 201005, 201006, 201007, 201008, 201009, 201010, 201011, 201012, 301013, 301014, 301015, 301016, 301017, 301018, 301019, 301020, 301022, 301023, 301024, 301025, 301026, 301027, 301028 Model Number: PICO EMERGE (Sceptre-Hitachi) Model Number: P008060 Serial number: 401001
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc is recalling ECAT Emerge PET Scanners (distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.), ECAT ART PET Scanners due to There is a potential for inaccurate, elevated SUVs (standardized uptake values). On follow-up scans, the elevated SUV could be misinterpreted, and in. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
There is a potential for inaccurate, elevated SUVs (standardized uptake values). On follow-up scans, the elevated SUV could be misinterpreted, and inappropriately impact a patient's treatment plan.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Written notification was sent out beginning 03/28/2006 to end users to advise them of the problem. The notification also included specific work instructions to aid the end user until the patch is available and the upgrade could be performed by a service representative.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, FL, KS, OH, TX, WA
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