CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Somatom go.Up recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling Somatom go.Up (, 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-1915-2019
- 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.Up (Model #11061610) 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
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: 112552 112551 112555 112519 112542 112545 112541 112536 112573
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 83081| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Somatom go.All recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA | Siemens Medical Solutions USA | Device Malfunction | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Somatom go.Top recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA | Siemens Medical Solutions USA | Device Malfunction | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Somatom go.Now recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA | Siemens Medical Solutions USA | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
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