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MAGNETOM Verio recallZ-1401-2011 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · initiated Jan 10, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in February 2011

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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

On some systems the gradient cable connections did not meet firm's specifications after installation

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc sent customers a letter on January 10, 2011 notifying them of an Update Instruction and informing them that recalling firm would preventatively check the gradient cable connections of all systems. For questions regarding this recall call 610-219-6300.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1401-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 10, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Feb 23, 2011
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Quantity
92
Product code
LNH
FDA submissions
K072237
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV

Product description

MAGNETOM Verio Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model number 10276755

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K072237 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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