Health Canada Lists Type II Recall of Siemens Magnetom Systems 2026

Health Canada has classified a recall of several Siemens Healthcare GmbH Magnetom systems as Type II, with a recall date of October 20, 2026 and a public notice published on October 27, 2026. The notice is filed under identification number RA-82865 and is aimed at healthcare audiences, not at the general public.

The recall falls under the Radiology category of medical devices. Health Canada lists the issue as a performance matter and points to a service pack, NX VA60A-SP04, as the update tied to the action.

Products Affected by This Recall

The notice names six model or catalogue number entries covering five Magnetom system names. No lot or serial numbers are given, since the notice marks them as not applicable.

• Magnetom Prisma: catalogue number 10849582
• Magnetom Aera: catalogue number 10432914
• Magnetom Skyra: catalogue number 10432915
• Magnetom Prisma Fit: catalogue number 10849583
• Magnetom Terra.X: catalogue numbers 11371478 and 11371477

The manufacturer is Siemens Healthcare GmbH, based at Henkestr. 127 in Erlangen, Germany. The notice does not state how many units are affected in Canada.

What Triggered the Recall

According to the notice, the service pack NX VA60A-SP04 is a bug fix update delivered as a full installation. Health Canada describes the issue category simply as Medical devices – Performance and lists what the update solves or improves.

The listed changes are:

• The latest IT security deliveries and an increase in overall system stability, with syngo MR XA60A-SD12 content included
• The ability to install multiple software delta packages at the same time
• Implementation of EU Data Act 2023/2854, giving access to all machine data
• A fix for image loading errors affecting MR Breast Biopsy
• General improvements to the MR Protocol Manager
• Adjusted coil specifications for the BM Body 18 Pilot Tone and Spine 32 coils, and for image brightness on the 1.5T Sentinelle Breast coils
• Support for IEC 60601-1 compliance, enabling predictable and safe system behavior with regard to table movement

The last item is the one most closely tied to physical operation of the equipment. The notice frames it as supporting compliance with the international IEC 60601-1 standard for medical electrical equipment.

Who Should Be Concerned

This is a healthcare-facing recall. The notice lists the audience as Healthcare, so the parties most directly involved are hospitals, imaging clinics and radiology departments that operate the listed Magnetom systems in Canada. Patients are not asked to take any action.

Health Canada does not describe any injuries, adverse events or patient harm in the notice. It also does not say how many systems are in service or which provinces are involved.

What the Agency Said

Health Canada published the notice through its recalls and safety alerts portal under its medical devices program. The agency classed the action as Type II. The only instruction it gives is for readers to contact the manufacturer if they need additional information.

Steps Facilities Should Take

• Check whether any installed system matches one of the listed model or catalogue numbers.
• Review the service pack NX VA60A-SP04 details with Siemens Healthcare.
• Contact the manufacturer for installation scheduling and any further information.
• Quote recall number RA-82865 when making inquiries.

Because the notice gives no contact details beyond the manufacturer’s name and address, facilities should use their existing Siemens Healthcare service channels.

Quick Facts

• Recall number: RA-82865
• Recall class: Type II
• Recall date: October 20, 2026
• Notice published: October 27, 2026
• Issue: Medical devices – Performance
• Audience: Healthcare

Anyone wanting the full notice can find it on the Health Canada recalls and safety alerts site. Readers can also subscribe there for email updates on new and revised recalls.