CLASS II Device recall · Reported 21 Jan 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Symbia T and Symbia T2 computer tomography systems recalled
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling Symbia T and Symbia T2 computer tomography systems, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Mar 2014 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-0960-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69995
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Hoffman Estates, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Mar 2014
- FDA classified
- 13 Jan 2015
- Reported
- 21 Jan 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Jan 2015 | Classified by FDA | +314 days |
| 21 Jan 2015 | 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
There are confirmed reports of a component coming loose inside the CT enclosure and damaging the system. components.
Product as listed by the FDA
Symbia T and Symbia T2 computer tomography systems. These systems are used to perform SPECT, CT, and SPECT + CT scans and imaging studies.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution: US Nationwide including Puerto Rico; Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Tunisia.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
There are confirmed reports of a component coming loose inside the CT enclosure and damaging the system. components.
Which lots are affected?
1) Symbia T; Part Number: 10275007; Serial Numbers: 1055 , 1057 , 1058 , 1060 , 1061 , 1062 , 1063 , 1064 , 1065 , 1066 , 1067 , 1068 , 1069 , 1070 , 1071 , 1072 , 1073 , 1074 , 1075 , 1076 , 1077 , 1078 , 1079 , 1080 , 1081 , 1082 , 1083 , 1084 , 1085 , 1086 , 1087 , 1088 , 1089 , 1090 , 1091 , 1092 , 1094 , 1095 , 1096 , 1097 , 1098 , 1099 , 1100 , 1101 , 1102 , 1103 , 1104 , 1105 , 1106 , 1107 , 1108 , 1109 , 1110 , 1111 , 1112 , 1113 , 1114 , 1115 , 1116 , 1117 , 1118 , 1119 , 1121 , 1122 , 1123 , 1124 , 1125 , 1126 , 1127 , 1128 , 1129 , 1130 , 1131 , 1132 , 1133 , 1134 , 1135 , 1136 , 1137 , 1138 , 1139 , 1140 , 1141 , 1142 , 1143 , 1144 , 1145 , 1146 , 1147 , 1148 , 1149 , 1150 , 1151 , 1152 , 1153 , 1154 , 1155 , 1156 , 1157 , 1158 , 1159 , 1160 , 1161 , 1162 , 1163 , 1164 , 1165 , 1166 , 1167 , 1168 , 1169 , 1170 , 1171 , 1172 , 1173 , 1175 , 1176 , 1177 , 1178 , 1179 , 1180 , 1181 , 1182 , 1183 , 1184 , 1185 , 1186 , 1187 , 1188 , 1189 , 1190 , 1191 , 1193 , 1194 , 1195 , 1196 , 1197 , 1198 , 1199 , 1200 , 1201 , 1202 , 1203 , 1204 , 1205 , 1206 , 1207 , 1208 , 1209 , 1210 , 1211 , 1212 , 1214 , 1215 , 1216 , 1217 , 1218 , 1219 , 1220 , 1221 , 1222 , 1223 , 1224 , 1225 , 1226 , 1227 , 1228 , 1229 , 1230 , 1231 , 1232 , 1233 , 1234 , 1235 , 1236 , 1238 , 1239 , 1240 , 1241 , 1242 , 1243 , 1244 , 1245 , 1246 , 1247 , 1248 , 1250 , 1254 , 1266; 2) Symbia T2; Part Number 10275008; Serial Numbers: 1026 , 1028 , 1029 , 1035 , 1040 , 1044 , 1052 , 1054 , 1055 , 1056 , 1057 , 1058 , 1059 , 1060 , 1061 , 1062 , 1067 , 1071 , 1072 , 1073 , 1074 , 1075 , 1076 , 1077 , 1078 , 1079 , 1080 , 1081 , 1082 , 1083 , 1085 , 1086 , 1087 , 1088 , 1089 , 1090 , 1091 , 1092 , 1094 , 1095 , 1096 , 1097 , 1098 , 1099 , 1100 , 1101 , 1102 , 1103 , 1104 , 1107 , 1108 , 1109 , 1110 , 1111 , 1113 , 1114 , 1115 , 1116 , 1117 , 1118 , 1119 , 1120 , 1121 , 1122 , 1123 , 1125 , 1126 , 1127 , 1128 , 1129 , 1130 , 1131 , 1132 , 1133 , 1135 , 1136 , 1137 , 1138 , 1139 , 1140 , 1141 , 1142 , 1143 , 1144 , 1145 , 1147 , 1148 , 1149 , 1150 , 1151 , 1152 , 1153 , 1154 , 1156 , 1157 , 1158 , 1159 , 1160 , 1161 , 1162 , 1164 , 1166 , 1167 , 1168 , 1169 , 1566
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution: US Nationwide including Puerto Rico; Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Tunisia.
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.
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