Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22215 |
| Brand Name: | Siemens Somatom CT Systems |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | CARE Dose4D algorithm, SOMATOM Definition - 7740769, SOMATOM Definition AS – 8098027, SOMATOM Definition Edge - 10590000, SOMATOM Definition Flash – 10430603, SOMATOM Force – 10742326 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A 600 Great South Road Ellerslie AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 310 300 |
| Manufacturer: | Siemens Healthcare GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer is aware of a potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue found in the CARE Dose4D algorithm implemented in the Siemens Healthineers CT scanners |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/11/2017 |
