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Z-1421-2011

AXIOM SIRESKOP SD, SIRESKOP SX, AXIOM LUMINOS System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, image-intensified; solid state...

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2011-01-14 / Terminated

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of AXIOM SIRESKOP SD, SIRESKOP SX, AXIOM LUMINOS System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, image-intensified; solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/digital imager) on . The reason FDA records is "Firm became aware of a potential malfunction and possible hazard to patients in the event the tilt buttons on the OPTI Grip become stuck under the housing". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1421-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
AXIOM SIRESKOP SD, SIRESKOP SX, AXIOM LUMINOS System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, image-intensified; solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/digital imager)
Product code
MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
Reason for recall
Firm became aware of a potential malfunction and possible hazard to patients in the event the tilt buttons on the OPTI Grip become stuck under the housing
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued a Customer Safety Advisory Notice via Update Instruction XP005/10/S to affected customers. This letter informs customers of the potential malfunction and of possible danger for patients, users or other persons. A future Update Instruction will be released for the replacement of the tilt buttons on all OPTI Grip handles. Customers were instructed to forward the safety notice to any new owners of this device and to provide Siemens Medical with names of the new customers. For any questions regarding this recall call 610-448-3237.
Quantity in commerce
1323
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
Product codes and lots
Model Numbers: 3111668, 3111676, 8890407, 8890415, and 10093902