MULTIX FUSION. The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1505-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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