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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1694-2013OTHER

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography

Units Affected
3
Recall Date
February 28, 2013
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1694-2013.

Firm became aware of an unintended behavior when using the Mammomat Inspiration. The possibility exists that a malfunction may occur during Stereo or Tomo acquisitions if the tomo clutch was incorrectly adjusted. Although the possibility is rare, the system could move while a patient's breast is compressed resulting in a possible bruise. Firm released Update Instructions XP031/12/S for this iss

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1694-2013.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1694-2013.

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Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography. The notice was published on February 28, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 3 units are potentially affected.