Class II — Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
| Recalling firm | SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 9 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The stereo biopsy devices for Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems might have integrated a safety switch which causes a failure of the functionality. The pin implemented in the safety switch may not put enough pressure on the safety circuit to prohibit movement. The needle positioning device may move even with the safety switch being set sideward. If this occurs with the needle being already i |
| Product | Siemens Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems. The Mammomat Inspiration system is intended for mammography exams, screening, diagnosis, and stereotactic biopsies under the supervision of medical professionals. Mammographic images can be interpreted by either hard copy film or soft copy workstation. |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Distribution | US Distribution in states of: NY, VA, and MA. |
| Initiated | 2014-09-18 |
| Classified | 2014-10-17 |
| Terminated | 2015-02-24 |
| Recall number | Z-0086-2015 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc (Z-0086-2015).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/69371/
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