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Somatom Definition Flash

by Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. 2 variants

510(k) K121072

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None ongoing

5 closed

Documents

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Registry data, not yet checked by deviCERTS. Source FDA 510(k), synced 22 Oct 2026. What this means

Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Special NumberK121072 Date8 May 2012ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

5 recalls · FDA

    • Terminated Z-0771-2021 FDA Class II initiated 24 Nov 2020

    System does not trigger a cancel command followed by a reload of the scan with the new parameter(s). This issue may result in a delay in diagnosis and/or need for patient rescan

    • Terminated Z-3025-2020 FDA Class II initiated 22 Jun 2020

    Sporadic problems with the current software may result in scanning workflow interruptions and unexpected user notifications causing delay in diagnosis or patient rescan

    • Terminated Z-0406-2020 FDA Class II initiated 7 Oct 2019

    Software issue identified in the software versions syngo CT VB20 running on the SOMATOM CT Scanner: scan aborts and system crashes

    • Terminated Z-0605-2017 FDA Class II initiated 19 Oct 2016

    A problem can occur with the small light marker windows, used for the positioning laser and are integrated in the front cover of the SOMATOM Definition AS and Definition Flash systems, by either becoming loose or potentially dropping out. There is a risk that a person could touch rotating or electrical parts of the gantry if they were to reach through the window opening.

    • Terminated Z-1520-2016 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.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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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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