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Programmable Diagnostic Computer recallZ-0775-2023 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · initiated Nov 16, 2022

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The firm will be performing a software update to address a software error which affects the listed products. This correction addresses four potential software issues: 1) "PASSWORD STORE CORRUPTED" error message during system boot; 2) Subsystem crash during examination; 3) Dialog Monitor Computer (DMC) application crash while loading a study; and 4) Software crash due to system internal timeout. Issue 1 may lead to a delay or interruption of procedure. Issues 2, 3, and 4 may result in delay in starting or continuing the examination, and may also prevent the operator from starting or continuing a study;

FDA root cause category: Software design

What the company is doing

On November 16, 2022, the firm notified customers with an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter delivered electronically via EchoSign. Customers were informed of the 4 software issues. Siemens will update the software in affected systems to resolve the issues. The firm's service organization will contact customers to arrange a date to perform the corrective action. You may contact the firm's service organization for an earlier appointment at 1--800-888-7436.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0775-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Nov 16, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Jan 1, 2023
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Quantity
2213 distributed worldwide; 638 US
Product code
DQK
FDA submissions
K150493
Distribution
Domestic distribution nationwide. Worldwide foreign distribution to Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Fiji Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Italy Ivory Coast (Cote d' Ivoire) Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Libya Macedonia Madagascar Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Myanmar Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vietnam Yemen

Product description

Programmable Diagnostic Computer

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

System Model # UDI-DI # Sensis 10764561 04056869010137 Sensis Vibe Hemo 11007641 04056869010199 Sensis Vibe Combo 11007642 04056869010205 All units with software version VD12A

Devices named in this recall

3 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

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