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Z-2341-2012Class II

Siemens Uroskop Access. Fluoroscopic, image intensified x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2012-04-30 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of Siemens Uroskop Access. Fluoroscopic, image intensified x-ray system on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Siemens has discovered a possible hazard to patients or hospital personnel when tilting the Uroskop Access system starting with serial number 6076. When tilting the table on the Uroskop Access table, the motor may...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2341-2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
Siemens Uroskop Access. Fluoroscopic, image intensified x-ray system
Product code
JAA System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-Intensified
Reason for recall
Siemens has discovered a possible hazard to patients or hospital personnel when tilting the Uroskop Access system starting with serial number 6076. When tilting the table on the Uroskop Access table, the motor may become disconnected and the entire table assembly may fall on the floor.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Siemens sent a Update instructions letter dated April 2012, to all affected customers. The safety instruction letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The update has been completed successfully. The customer has been informed of the benefits of improvements resulting from this update. Further questions please call (610) 219-4834.
Quantity in commerce
5
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: IN, MI, MS, TN and TX.
Product codes and lots
Model number 5756130 -- serial numbers 6076, 6078, 6080, 6081, and 6082.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2341-2012
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2341-2012Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated