FDA Recall Terminated

Cios Alpha with software version VA30-mobile C-arm x-ray Material # 11105200 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

Recall: Z-1295-2019 · Initiated March 22, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1295-2019
Event Number
82613
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
OWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 22, 2019
Terminated
May 12, 2020
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355-1418

Description

Cios Alpha with software version VA30-mobile C-arm x-ray Material # 11105200 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

Reason

Continuous operation of the Cios Alpha at high tube outputs may result in increased wear of radiation emitting components, risk of premature failure of the Monoblock and loss of imaging X-rays exists

Action

Siemens issued Customer Safety Advisory Letter dated 3/22/19 advising of problem, health risk and action to take: recommends to avoid overwriting the organ programs, as this can lead to frequent operations. Siemens is distributing this letter and the addendum to the user manual to all potentially affected users Contact our service organization for any additional questions at 1-800-888-7436.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of NC, MA

Quantity

2 US