Siemens SOMATOM Go.Up CT Table Recall: Loose Bolts Risk Unstable Table
Siemens recalls SOMATOM Go.Up CT table model 11061628 with serial numbers 108054-108077 due to potential bolt loosening causing instability. Affected hospitals must address the issue to prevent table tipping.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Siemens is recalling a specific CT table model because loose bolts could cause the table to become unstable. This poses a risk of the table tipping during use, which could lead to injury or damage to the equipment. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72921-siemens-somatom-go-up-ct-table-recall-loose-bolts-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72921-siemens-somatom-go-up-ct-table-recall-loose-bolts-risk · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0713-2018
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“Siemens SOMATOM Go.Up CT Table Recall: Loose Bolts Risk Unstable Table.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72921-siemens-somatom-go-up-ct-table-recall-loose-bolts-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0713-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0713-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not tightened properly. This can cause several bolts to gradually loosen at the same time, increasing the risk of the table tipping during use.
Who’s affected
Hospitals and medical facilities using the specific model number 11061628 with serial numbers 108054, 108059, 108062, 108069, 108076, or 108077 are affected. Staff handling the table during patient scans are at risk if the table becomes unstable.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 11061628 on the table. The affected serial numbers are 108054, 108059, 108062, 108069, 108076, and 108077. These tables are used in hospitals for CT scans.
- Brand
Siemens- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, MO, NY, TN
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0713-2018 | SOMATOM Go.Up computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061628 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by these systems can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. These CT systems can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies. Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.; Serial Numbers: 108054, 108059, 108062, 108069, 108076, 108077 | 6 |
| Z-0714-2018 | SOMATOM Go.Now computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061618 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by these systems can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. These CT systems can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies. Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.; Serial Number: 106115 | 1 |
What to do — step by step
Check Bolt Tightness
Inspect the bolts to ensure nuts are securely tightened. If loose, tighten them immediately.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 4 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, MO, NY, TN” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Florida, Missouri, New York, Tennessee.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0713-2018 (October 2, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0713-2018 to see it in context.
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