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Z-1480-2023Class II

Luminos dRF Max (VE10, VF10, VF11)

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2022-11-23 / Open, Classified

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of Luminos dRF Max (VE10, VF10, VF11) on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Under certain unlikely circumstances during a fluoroscopic examination, the imaging system Fluorospot Compact might sporadically display an incorrect air kerma/air kerma rate related to the patient reference point...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1480-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
Luminos dRF Max (VE10, VF10, VF11)
Product code
OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Reason for recall
Under certain unlikely circumstances during a fluoroscopic examination, the imaging system Fluorospot Compact might sporadically display an incorrect air kerma/air kerma rate related to the patient reference point, according to IEC 60601-2-43. There is no impact on workflow or diagnosis. The error can occur only in fluoroscopy systems with a second (overhead) X-ray tube.
FDA root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., will provide software updates to the affected systems with software versions VF10 and VF11 with software via Update Instructions (UI) XP007/23/S, XP004/23/S, XP003/23/S, and XP001/23/S
Quantity in commerce
704 units in the United States (1945 units worldwide)
Distribution
US Nationwide - Worldwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Model: 10762471

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1480-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1479-2023Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated
Z-1480-2023Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated
Z-1481-2023Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated