Events

Recall of Device Recall Siemens RAD Fluoro Uro Systems

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
    65161
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0016-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-05-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-11-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=118387
  • 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 has discovered through product monitoring a potential malfunction when using system operating with software versions vb10d, vb10f, vb10c and vb10. during a rad examination the possibility exists that radiation may continue longer than expected and may result in unnecessary dose applied during an acquisition. additionally, it is not possible for the user to stop the radiation manually; ho.
  • Action
    Siemens initiated this correction on May 6, 2013 by sending Update InstructionXP005/13/S. Firm subsequently issued a letter on June 3, 2013 to all accounts. 1. Siemens Field Modification of the Luminos dRF, Ysio & Uroskop Omina running software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E, which improves the signal transmission for the automatic exposure control, is available as of May 2013, and systems will be updated within one year. 2. The revised software fix for models Luminos dRF, Ysio & Uroskop Omina running software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E, will be provided to all identified customers at no charge. CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions: 1. Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) district office coordinator noted below are to be included in the notification. 2. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., will notify the FDA district office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with reports of progress regarding this field correction.

Device

Device Recall Siemens RAD Fluoro Uro Systems
  • Model / Serial
    Material 10094910, with serial numbers 1036, 1045, 1025, 1040, 1041, 1032, 1047 and 1035; Material 10281013, with serial numbers 21221, 21223, 21213, 21089, 21098, 21163, 21171, 21194, 21212, 21186, 21188, 21167, 21187 and 21189; Material 10281163, with serial number 31114.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Siemens RAD Fluoro Uro Systems - Luminos dRF, Ysio and Uroskop Omnia with software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E. || Fluroscopic X-Ray Systems
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, 51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern PA 19355
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA