Siemens recalls SOMATOM Scope Power CT scanners that may calculate incorrect radiation doses for head scans, risking unnecessary exposure. Affected units sold from 2018-2022; contact for repair or replacement.
to inform customers of possible incorrect tube current calculations by the CARE Dose4D algorithm for head scans based on p.a. (posterior-anterior) or a.p. (anterior-posterior) topograms. Depending on the geometrical shape of the skull bone, it may happen in rare cases that the calculated dose distribution is not appropriate and could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure
Siemens is recalling its SOMATOM Scope Power CT scanners because a software algorithm might calculate incorrect radiation doses for head scans, potentially leading to unnecessary radiation exposure. This risk is rare but could affect patients undergoing head imaging.
The CARE Dose4D algorithm used in head scans might miscalculate radiation doses depending on skull shape. This could result in unnecessary radiation exposure for patients in rare cases.
Patients undergoing head CT scans with the recalled SOMATOM Scope Power scanners are most at risk. Healthcare facilities that use this model for head imaging may also be affected.
Check if your scanner has the model name 'SOMATOM Scope Power' and was sold between 2018 and 2022. The product description states it's for producing cross-section images using x-ray data.
Reach out to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc for guidance on repair or replacement options.
The recall indicates a rare risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to potential miscalculations in head scans, but it is not a direct safety hazard.
Check if your scanner is labeled 'SOMATOM Scope Power' and was sold between 2018 and 2022.
Contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc for repair or replacement options.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1450-2018 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1450-2018 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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