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Somatom Definition

by Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. 2 variants

510(k) K122471

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None ongoing

3 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 NumberK122471 Date11 Sep 2012ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

3 recalls · FDA

    • Terminated Z-1518-2016 FDA Class II initiated 2 Mar 2016

    Software bugs in these SOMATOM systems could possibly cause scan aborts, re-scans 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.

    • Terminated Z-0948-2013 FDA Class II initiated 27 Nov 2012

    Sporadic hang-up malfunctions concerning 3D reconstructions during activated "Preview Image" functionality.

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  • Withdrawn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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