Siemens Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems. The Mammomat Inspiration system is intended for mammography exams, screening, diagn...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0086-2015.
The stereo biopsy devices for Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems might have integrated a safety switch which causes a failure of the functionality. The pin implemented in the safety switch may not put enough pressure on the safety circuit to prohibit movement. The needle positioning device may move even with the safety switch being set sideward. If this occurs with the needle being already i
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0086-2015.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0086-2015.
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Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Siemens Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems. The Mammomat Inspiration system is intended for mammography exams, screening, diagn.... The notice was published on September 18, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 3 units are potentially affected.