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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1479-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | FDA Mandated | ||
| Z-1480-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | FDA Mandated | ||
| Z-1481-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | FDA Mandated |
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