Siemens Medical Solutions Recalls NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro Software Applications Due to Lack of FDA Clearance

Source: FDA · United States

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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for specific NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro software applications that have not received required FDA 510(k) clearance.

What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of specific software applications associated with the NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro CT systems. The recall was launched because the applications—syngo.CT Brain Quantification, syngo.CT Vessel Hyperdensities, and syngo.CT ASPECTS—were distributed without receiving the necessary FDA 510(k) clearance.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves two units of the NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro software applications. Affected products are identified by the following details:

  • Product Names: syngo.CT Brain Quantification, syngo.CT Vessel Hyperdensities, syngo.CT ASPECTS
  • Material Number: 10191100
  • UDI-DI: 04068151014655
  • Serial Numbers: 258043, 258055
  • Recall Number: Z-1242-2026
  • Distribution: Worldwide distribution, including the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, India, and Israel.

What You Should Do

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. notified affected customers via a formal letter. The primary action required is the removal of the specified software applications from the CT systems. Facilities possessing these serial numbers should follow the instructions provided in the firm's notification letter to ensure the uncleared software is decommissioned.

Why This Matters

This recall is necessary to ensure that all medical software used in clinical diagnostic settings has undergone the rigorous FDA review process required to verify its safety and effectiveness for patient care.

Source

Information provided by the FDA.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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What is this FDA recall about?
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for specific NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro software applications that have not received required FDA 510(k) clearance.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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