Siemens recalls certain CT scanners that may cause incomplete treatment planning data if structure sets are edited after saving and reopening studies. Affected models include SOMATOM go.Now, go.Up, go.All, and others. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Potential for data loss when using the contouring or patient marking workflow when editing a structure set after saving and reopening a study, resulting in an incomplete structure set sent to the treatment planning system (TPS).
Siemens has recalled specific CT scanners that could cause incomplete treatment planning data if users edit structure sets after saving and reopening a study. This might lead to errors in radiation therapy planning. The recall affects medical imaging equipment used in hospitals and clinics.
The hazard occurs when users edit a structure set after saving and reopening a study in the CT scanner software. This can cause incomplete data to be sent to the treatment planning system, potentially leading to errors in radiation therapy delivery.
Healthcare facilities using Siemens CT scanners with the affected model numbers (VA20A, VA30A, VA40A) are most at risk. Patients receiving radiation therapy using these systems could potentially experience incomplete treatment planning.
Check if your Siemens CT scanner has model numbers VA20A, VA30A, or VA40A. Look for specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice or material numbers provided in the official notice.
Identify if your Siemens CT scanner is one of the affected models (VA20A, VA30A, VA40A) using the serial numbers or material numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall states that editing a structure set after saving and reopening a study could result in incomplete treatment planning data being sent to the radiation therapy system, potentially causing errors in treatment.
Check the model numbers (VA20A, VA30A, VA40A) and serial numbers listed in the recall notice, which include specific numbers like 128051, 130051, and others.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or corrective action. Affected users should check the model and serial numbers to determine if their scanner is included.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2446-2021 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-2446-2021 from Siemens. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
