Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Somatom Definition AS, Model number 8098027. Computed tomography x-ray system Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Somatom Definition AS, Model number 8098027. Computed tomography x-ray system
Brand
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial numbers: 64064, 64065, 64067, 64068, 64071, 64074, 64077, 64078, 64081, 64085, 64087, 64091, 64097, 64103, 64104, 64105, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64115, 64117, 64118, 64122, 64123, 64138, 64140, 64142, 64145, 64154, 64164, 64166, 64168, 64169, 64170, 64171, 64172, 64177, 64179, 64180, and 64181.
Products Sold
Serial numbers: 64064, 64065, 64067, 64068, 64071, 64074, 64077, 64078, 64081, 64085, 64087, 64091, 64097, 64103, 64104, 64105, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64115, 64117, 64118, 64122, 64123, 64138, 64140, 64142, 64145, 64154, 64164, 64166, 64168, 64169, 64170, 64171, 64172, 64177, 64179, 64180, and 64181.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is recalling Somatom Definition AS, Model number 8098027. Computed tomography x-ray system due to possible improper installation of tilt transport lock/tilt limiter. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
possible improper installation of tilt transport lock/tilt limiter
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm received a letter dated 11/25/08 from the manufacturer informing them of the problem. As a result, the recalling firm has issued Update Instruction CT065/08/S to have the transport lock/tilt limiter on the device visually inspected. The tilted scan modes have been disabled until the modified lock/tilt limiter has been installed.
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 noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026