Events

Recall of Device Recall CIOS ALPHA

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    73546
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1281-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-02-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-11-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=144441
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
  • Reason
    Siemens found a defective part in their production line which could increase risk of an electrical shock for service personnel when working inside the device during system maintenance. the risk of an electrical shock is only present when a service technician ignores several steps listed in the service manual as precautionary actions during device maintenance.
  • Action
    Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice dated February 18, 2016 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers that Siemens is planning to replace the affected parts as a precautionary measure. A Siemens service engineer will contact each customer to schedule implementation of this precautionary measure.

Device

Device Recall CIOS ALPHA
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number: 10308191
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distributed in the states of AR, CA, NE and UT
  • Product Description
    CIOS ALPHA (Image-intensified fluoroscope x-ray system) || Product Usage: || The Cios Alpha is a mobile X-ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications. Clinical applications may include but are not limited to: interventional fluoroscopic, gastro-intestinal, endoscopic, urologic, pain management, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The patient population may include pediatric patients.
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, 40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern PA 19355-1418
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA