CLASS II Device recall · Reported 12 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System recalled
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System Usage: Radiological Image, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0465-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63521
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Malvern, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Jun 2012
- FDA classified
- 3 Dec 2012
- Reported
- 12 Dec 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 20 Jun 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Dec 2012 | Classified by FDA | +166 days |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm has become aware of an unintended behavior when using syngo.plaza and issued an Update Instruction. The Update Instruction SY050/12/S provides a software update and addresses the following issues: - Patient Rename messages for the same patient are being continually processed for several days. This fills up the 'pcvdbsrv' log and potentially affects performance of the system. - Data could
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System Usage: Radiological Image Processing System
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, FL, GA, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, and WI.
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Questions about this recall
Is Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System Usage: Radiological Image recalled?
Yes. Siemens Medical Solutions USA recalled Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System Usage: Radiological Image on 20 Jun 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0465-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Firm has become aware of an unintended behavior when using syngo.plaza and issued an Update Instruction. The Update Instruction SY050/12/S provides a software update and addresses the following issues: - Patient Rename messages for the same patient are being continually processed for several days. This fills up the 'pcvdbsrv' log and potentially affects performance of the system. - Data could
Which lots are affected?
Model number 10 592 457
Where was it sold?
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, FL, GA, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, and WI.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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