Siemens SOMATOM Emotion 6: Potential Radiation Exposure Risk

Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

Recalling firmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc40 Liberty Blvd, N/A · Malvern, PA 19355-1418

No email on file — write to the address above instead.

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

What happened, in plain English

Siemens is recalling its SOMATOM Emotion 6 CT scanners (Model 10165888) because a software issue could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure during medical scans. This affects patients and healthcare providers who use the device, as radiation exposure can pose health risks.

Why it’s dangerous

The software issue in the SOMATOM Emotion 6 CT scanner may cause it to emit radiation during scans without proper safety checks. This could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure for patients and staff during medical imaging procedures.

Who’s affected

Patients and healthcare providers using the SOMATOM Emotion 6 CT scanner (Model 10165888) are affected. Medical facilities that have this model are most at risk of unnecessary radiation exposure.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number 10165888 on the scanner's label. The recall applies to this specific model of Siemens SOMATOM Emotion 6 CT scanner.

Brand
Siemens Medical
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Scanner Model
Identify the model number on your scanner's label to confirm if it is the recalled SOMATOM Emotion 6 (Model 10165888).

✎ GovInfoNow

Questions people ask

Is this recall dangerous?

The recall is for a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure, but the risk level is low. Siemens states this is not an immediate hazard but requires attention.

How can I tell if my scanner is affected?

Check for the model number 10165888 on the scanner's label. This specific model is affected by the recall.

What should I do if I have this scanner?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens Medical Solutions for further guidance on potential actions.

Take action

Contact Siemens Medical

We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email

Subject: Recall Z-2472-2018 — Siemens Medical Siemens Medical

Hello,

I own a Siemens Medical that is covered by recall Z-2472-2018 from Siemens Medical.

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.

Similar recalls

From people who’ve dealt with this

Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.

No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.

Where this comes from

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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2472-2018 (February 1, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2472-2018 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 28, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls SOMATOM Emotion 6 (Model 10165888)

Lower-risk recall