510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2015Magnetom Aera
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Cleared on Nov 15, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K121434 (Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc., 2012) after a 57-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1997. 3 of the 42 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 9 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Nov 15, 2013
- Review
- 57 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LNH
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K971684 (1997). 32 ancestors in all, the oldest K932271 (1994). 9 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 3 of the 42 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK971684 Magnetom Project 047 System (Numaris 3.5 Software)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK101347 Magnetom Aera; Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK111242 Magnetom Aera and Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK121434 Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems…Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK132951 Magnetom AeraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK180925 uMR 570Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK200024 uMR 570Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK201540 uMR570Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 3 of its ownK222755 uMR 680Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 2 of its ownK240744 uMR 680Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2024
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- Root · 10 generations backK971684 Magnetom Project 047 System (Numaris 3.5 Software)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK032428 Magnetom Avanto MR SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK041112 Magnetom Espree SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK052164 Magnetom Systems with Software Syngo MR 2006ASiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005
- 6 generations backK062454 Magnetom Systems - I-Class and T-Class ReleasesSiemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK072237 Magnetom VerioSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled (Class I)
- 4 generations backK082427 Syngo MR B17Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008
- 3 generations backK101347 Magnetom Aera; Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK111242 Magnetom Aera and Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK121434 Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems…Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK132951 Magnetom AeraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013
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Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K180925uMR 570Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2018 · cites it directly7descendants
- K200024uMR 570Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 2 generations on6descendants
- K201540uMR570Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 3 generations on5descendants
- K222755uMR 680Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 4 generations on3descendants
- K240744uMR 680Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 5 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K971684 | Magnetom Project 047 System (Numaris 3.5 Software) | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 1997 | 4 |
| −9 | K032428 | Magnetom Avanto MR System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | 4 |
| −8 | K041112 | Magnetom Espree System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 4 |
| −7 | K052164 | Magnetom Systems with Software Syngo MR 2006A | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K062454 | Magnetom Systems - I-Class and T-Class Releases | Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K072237 | Magnetom Verio | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2007 | Class I |
| −4 | K082427 | Syngo MR B17 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K101347 | Magnetom Aera; Magnetom Skyra | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2010 | Class I |
| −2 | K111242 | Magnetom Aera and Magnetom Skyra | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2011 | 3 |
| −1 | K121434 | Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems Aera/Skyra/Avanto/Verio | Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. | 2012 | Class I |
| 0 (this device) | K132951 | Magnetom Aera | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K180925 | uMR 570 | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K200024 | uMR 570 | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K201540 | uMR570 | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +4 | K222755 | uMR 680 | Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +5 | K240744 | uMR 680 | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
3 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LNH device
- #1 K213693 MAGNETOM Vida with syngo MR XA50Ascore 23.0 · 18 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121434 | Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems Aera/Skyra/Avanto/VerioSummary page 2…ting Substantial Equivalence Intended Use The intended use for the MAGNETOM Aera with syngo MR D13E is the same as MAGNETOM Aera with syngao MR D13A that is described in K121434 and cleared on November 05, 2012. The MAGNETOM Aera with syngo MR D13E is indicated for use as a magnetic resonance diagnostic de… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (9)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2015 | Class II | Z-0467-2016 | Other | Possible installation error of the quench lines of superconducting magnets, used to vent helium gas in the rare event of a quench. Any restriction, obstruction, or improper installation of the quench line may cause the helium gas to be… |
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K121434Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems Aera/Skyra/Avanto/VerioSiemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2012 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K101347Magnetom Aera; Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2010 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K072237Magnetom VerioSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 14 of the 32 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K180925 (Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd., 2018) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
- 15 other devices also cite its predicate K121434.
How does its category compare?
All LNH devicesLNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LNH
26in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LNH
122in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LNH
8in 2025
Class I (8 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LNH
1,263in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LNH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 35 | 25 | 114 |
| 2008 | 19 | 53 | 12 | 167 |
| 2009 | 17 | 70 | 7 | 194 |
| 2010 | 12 | 94 | 17 | 165 |
| 2011 | 16 | 81 | 11 | 182 |
| 2012 | 22 | 89 | 5 | 170 |
| 2013 | 19 | 108 | 2 | 107 |
| 2014 | 17 | 108 | 13 | 119 |
| 2015 | 19 | 140 | 12 (2) | 113 |
| 2016 | 20 | 108 | 1 | 135 |
| 2017 | 18 | 98 | 0 | 121 |
| 2018 | 29 | 128 | 71 | 158 |
| 2019 | 26 | 62 | 5 | 158 |
| 2020 | 32 | 121 | 4 | 98 |
| 2021 | 27 | 87 | 41 | 84 |
| 2022 | 30 | 74 | 13 | 138 |
| 2023 | 30 | 124 | 10 (1) | 159 |
| 2024 | 26 | 104 | 4 | 281 |
| 2025 | 26 | 122 | 8 (5) | 1,263 |
| 2026 | 24 | 126 | 43 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The MAGNETOM Aera with syngo MR D13E is indicated for use as a magnetic resonance diagnostic device (MRDD) that produces transverse, sagittal, coronal and oblique cross sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra, and that displays the internal structure and/or function of the head, body, or extremities. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. Depending on the region of interest, contrast agents…
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The MAGNETOM Aera with syngo MR D13E is indicated for use as a magnetic resonance diagnostic device (MRDD) that produces transverse, sagittal, coronal and oblique cross sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra, and that displays the internal structure and/or function of the head, body, or extremities. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. Depending on the region of interest, contrast agents may be used. These images and/or spectra and the physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
The MAGNETOM Aera may also be used for imaging during interventional procedures when performed with MR compatible devices such as, in room display and MR-safe biopsy needles.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K132951 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K132951: Magnetom Aera.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K132951
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026