FDA Device recall Z-0971-2015
SOMATOM Force
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-01-21
On 2015-01-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of SOMATOM Force by Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, citing artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the SOMATOM Force.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0971-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-12-03 |
| Published | 2015-01-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Siemens Medical Solutions Usa |
| Distribution | MA, MD, MN, PA, SC, TX |
Product
SOMATOM Force; the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.
Reason
Artifacts are found in acquired imaging on the SOMATOM Force.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model number: 10742326, serial numbers 75437, 75454, 75464, 75450, 75467, 75475, 75439. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0971-2015%22
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