Siemens Uroskop Access. Fluoroscopic, image intensified x-ray system
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2341-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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