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Z-2649-2014Class II

AXIOM Luminos dRF system with SW VD10 or on Luminos dRF Max The Axiom Luminos dRF is intended to be used as a...

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2014-08-12 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of AXIOM Luminos dRF system with SW VD10 or on Luminos dRF Max The Axiom Luminos dRF is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "It was determined that a potential malfunction may occur on the Luminos dRF system with SW VD10 or on Luminos dRF Max when the table side control is exposed to fluids. Fluid may infiltrate the tableside control panel...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2649-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
AXIOM Luminos dRF system with SW VD10 or on Luminos dRF Max The Axiom Luminos dRF is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can perform a range of applications including general R/F, angiography and pediatric examinations. The Axiom Luminos dRF is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of X-ray into a visible image.
Product code
OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Reason for recall
It was determined that a potential malfunction may occur on the Luminos dRF system with SW VD10 or on Luminos dRF Max when the table side control is exposed to fluids. Fluid may infiltrate the tableside control panel and result in malfunction. In the very unlikely case of fluid infiltration a permanent short circuit within the control panel of the Luminos dRF / Luminos dRF Max will automatically d
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Equipment maintenance
Action
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice XP045/14/S, dated August 12, 2014, to direct accounts, which identified the product, problem, and action to be taken to avoid potential risk to patients and users. Customers were instructed to avoid extensive exposure of fluids to the tableside control panel. When cleaning the system, customers were instructed not to appoly excessive fluids, only use damp towels, in accordance with the product manual. Customers were asked to forward the safety notice to any of their customers and to inform Siemens of the identify of the device's new owner where possible. For questions regarding this recall call 610-219-6300.
Quantity in commerce
33
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including IL VA TN PA TX IN MN NM GA MI FL CA NY ME OK MO NJ and AZ.
Product codes and lots
model # 10094200, see distribution list for individual device serial numbers

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2649-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2649-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated