USA Instruments Inc. Prima III TotalSENSE Torso Coil (Body Array Coil), labeled as Manufactured by: USA Instruments, Inc. This device is a component of the Magnetom TRIO 3.0T MRI Systems, manufactured by Siemens AG Medical Solutions. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Prima III TotalSENSE Torso Coil (Body Array Coil), labeled as Manufactured by: USA Instruments, Inc. This device is a component of the Magnetom TRIO 3.0T MRI Systems, manufactured by Siemens AG Medical Solutions.
Brand
USA Instruments Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
USAI P/N: 100352, USAI S/Ns: 310 to 388 (Rev 1 and 2), Siemens P/N: 7578789, Siemens S/Ns: 1010 to 1088.
Products Sold
USAI P/N: 100352, USAI S/Ns: 310 to 388 (Rev 1 and 2); Siemens P/N: 7578789, Siemens S/Ns: 1010 to 1088.
USA Instruments Inc. is recalling Prima III TotalSENSE Torso Coil (Body Array Coil), labeled as Manufactured by: USA Instruments, Inc. due to A defective capacitor in the Body Array Coil may result in unstable, unreliable performance, with excessive heating of patient's body.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A defective capacitor in the Body Array Coil may result in unstable, unreliable performance, with excessive heating of patient's body.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm notified the regional Siemens Service Centers by letter on 3/19/2004. The affected coils will be returned to the recalling firm for modification.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MN, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, UT
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