Siemens Medical Solutions recalls specific SOMATOM Force CT scanners due to a software issue in the CARE Dose4D algorithm that could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure during scans.
There is a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue found in the CARE Dose4D algorithm implemented in Siemens Healthineers CT scanners of types SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition DS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash and SOMATOM Force.
Siemens is recalling certain SOMATOM Force CT scanners because a software problem in the CARE Dose4D algorithm might cause unnecessary radiation exposure during medical imaging. This could pose a risk to patients and staff if the scanner is used without correction.
The CARE Dose4D software algorithm in the scanner could miscalculate radiation doses, potentially leading to higher than intended radiation exposure for patients during imaging procedures. This is a software issue that may not cause immediate harm but could accumulate over time with repeated use.
Patients and medical staff using the recalled Siemens SOMATOM Force CT scanners may be at risk of unnecessary radiation exposure. The risk is generally low but depends on how the scanner is used and whether the software issue is corrected.
Check if your scanner has the model number SOMATOM Force and the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected units were sold between 2019 and 2022.
Identify if your scanner is a SOMATOM Force model with the listed serial numbers.
Reach out to Siemens Medical Solutions for guidance on whether your scanner is affected and next steps.
The recall addresses a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure, but it is not immediately dangerous. The risk is low and depends on how the scanner is used.
Check if your scanner is a SOMATOM Force model with one of the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Siemens Medical Solutions for guidance on whether your scanner is affected and next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1748-2018 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1748-2018 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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