CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Somatom go.Now recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling Somatom go.Now (, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 May 2019 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-1916-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83081
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Malvern, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 May 2019
- FDA classified
- 2 Jul 2019
- Reported
- 10 Jul 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 28 May 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jul 2019 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The potential sporadic performance problems may result in scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. This may cause a delay in diagnosis or patient scans.
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
SOMATOM go.Now (Model #11061620), with syngo.CT software versions VA20A, VA20A_SP0, VA20_SP1. Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of patients by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The images delivered by the system can be used by a trained physician as an aid in diagnosis. The images delivered by the system can be used by trained staff as an aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. This CT system can be used for low dose lung cancer screening in high risk populations. High risk populations are as defined by professional medical societies.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distributed in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.
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Questions about this recall
Is Somatom go.Now ( recalled?
Yes. Siemens Medical Solutions USA recalled Somatom go.Now ( on 28 May 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1916-2019.
Why was it recalled?
The potential sporadic performance problems may result in scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications. This may cause a delay in diagnosis or patient scans.
Which lots are affected?
Serial Number: 111379 111374 111307 111225 111313 111350 111306 111281 111323 111219 111232 111271 111351 111369 111332 111370 111266 111371 111355 111310 111308 111328 111345 111310 111319 111286 111378 111338 111236 111352 111324 111344 111233 111368 111366 111230 111299 111315 111273 111249 111373 111289 111250 111317 111333 111297 111237 111341 111367 111303 111293 111302 111277
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distributed in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.
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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