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Z-0326-2009

Axiom Luminos dRF with ST filter. Solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/digital imager). Model number...

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2008-09-19 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of Axiom Luminos dRF with ST filter. Solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/digital imager). Model number 10252047. Universal fluoroscopic x-ray diagnostic system on . The reason FDA records is "Issue may occur where an intended movement of the joystick may unintentionally initiate an x-ray exposure". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0326-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
Axiom Luminos dRF with ST filter. Solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/digital imager). Model number 10252047. Universal fluoroscopic x-ray diagnostic system.
Product code
MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
Reason for recall
Issue may occur where an intended movement of the joystick may unintentionally initiate an x-ray exposure.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The recalling firm issued Update Instruction AX042/08/S dated August 2008, to affected customers. This Update instruction provided Siemens service engineers with instructions for the replacement of the joystick module at each facility.
Quantity in commerce
3 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution --- including states of KY, NJ and PA.
Product codes and lots
Serial numbers 10017, 10044, and 10049