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Somatom Definition Edge

by Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.

510(k) K120579

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None ongoing

3 closed

Documents

Trust

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Special NumberK120579 Date23 May 2012ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

3 recalls · FDA

    • Terminated Z-2269-2019 FDA Class II initiated 3 Jul 2019

    Potential for four safety-related software issues impacting systems utilizing syngo.CT software version VB10A which may result in a scan abort.

    • Terminated Z-1521-2016 FDA Class II initiated 2 Mar 2016

    Software bugs in these SOMATOM systems could possibly cause scan aborts, rescans of patients with additional dose, delayed diagnosis and as worst case scenarios, could possibly cause the need of additional contrast medium, accidental x-radiation to the user or impede customer workflow.

    • Terminated Z-0907-2014 FDA Class II initiated 15 Nov 2013

    During clinical operation, a malfunction may occur causing a system display freeze with SOMATOM Definition, Definition AS, and definition Edge while running software version syngo CT2012 B and syngo CT2013B.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
  • Active
  • Expiring
  • Withdrawn
  • Listed
  • Not covered

United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
JAK
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 892.1750
Advisory Committee
Radiology
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

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