FDA Recall Terminated

Siemens Axiom Luminos dRF solid state x-ray imager Solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/dig. imager)

Recall: Z-1383-2012 · Initiated February 16, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1383-2012
Event Number
61483
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
MQB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
February 16, 2012
Posted
April 9, 2012
Terminated
November 6, 2014
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355

Description

Siemens Axiom Luminos dRF solid state x-ray imager Solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/dig. imager)

Reason

During regular product monitoring, Siemens became aware of a potential issue with the AXIOM Luminos dRF. Firm became aware of a potential issue with torque wrenches - during a regular scheduled calibration of the wrench, it was discovered that the wrench was out of the specification. The wrench was over-torquing approximately 21% for low-end readings (50 ftlbs) and 9% for high-end readings (250

Action

Siemens initiated a recall/correction on February 16, 2012 by issuing Update Instruction XP056/11/S to the affected customers. All screws on the unit support on AXIOM Luminos dRF units will be replaced by a Siemens service engineer. For information regarding this recall call 610-219-4834.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including California

Quantity

2