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Z-1505-2014Class II

MULTIX FUSION. The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical...

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2014-02-13 / Terminated

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of MULTIX FUSION. The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multix Fusion enables radiographic... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "It was observed that the corrugated hose holder above the 3D rail on the Multix Fusion system became loose. According to the Installation Instructions the corrugated hose holder shall be afixed with transversal...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1505-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
MULTIX FUSION. The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multix Fusion enables radiographic exposures of the whole body including: skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult and bariatric patients.
Product code
KPR System, X-Ray, Stationary
Reason for recall
It was observed that the corrugated hose holder above the 3D rail on the Multix Fusion system became loose. According to the Installation Instructions the corrugated hose holder shall be afixed with transversal carriage, with Loctite 243 and Torque 10nm during system installation. Siemens initiated the update instruction to verify and secure the hose holder with Loctite 243. A PCB D802 Rev. 00 b
FDA root cause
Process change control
Action
Affected customers were initially notified with a recall letter on/about 2/12/14 and were sent Update Instructions to affected customers.
Quantity in commerce
12
Distribution
Distributed in the states of AK, PA, KY, OH, WI, MI, FL, and NY.
Product codes and lots
model nos. 10746665, 10746666, 10847610, 10746700

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1505-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1505-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated