Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23946 |
| Brand Name: | Biograph mCT Hoffman Estates |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Biograph Horizon - Oversized CT Circuit Breaker |
| 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 Medical Solutions USA Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has become aware of an oversized (70amp) breaker in the PDCC (power distribution computer cabinet). The 70amp oversized breaker could, in an unforeseen situation where the current draw exceeds 60amps, but is not enough to trip the 70amp breaker, cause a possible distinct burning smell and the system may cease all functionality. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 10/12/2018 |
