Siemens recalls SOMATOM Emotion : Rare risk of incorrect radiation dose calculations for head scans due to skull geometry. Affected units may have unnecessary radiation exposure.
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 Emotion 6 CT scanners because a software algorithm might calculate incorrect radiation doses for head scans, potentially leading to unnecessary exposure in rare cases. This could affect patients and staff using the equipment.
The CARE Dose4D algorithm may miscalculate radiation doses for head scans when the skull shape varies. This could result in unnecessary radiation exposure in rare cases, depending on the patient's skull geometry.
Patients and medical staff using the SOMATOM Emotion 6 CT scanners for head imaging. Those with specific skull geometries are at slightly higher risk due to the rare nature of the issue.
Check for the SOMATOM Emotion 6 CT scanner model. The recall covers units sold with the product code 10046766.
Identify your SOMATOM Emotion 6 CT scanner model and product code (10046766) to confirm if it is affected.
The recall indicates a rare risk of incorrect radiation dose calculations for head scans, but it does not cause serious injury or death in normal use.
Check for the SOMATOM Emotion 6 model with product code 10046766 to confirm if it is affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required unless you want to verify if your scanner is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1445-2018 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1445-2018 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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