FDA Recall Terminated

SIEMENS Axiom Luminos dRF Max, a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can perform a range of applications including general R/F, angiography and pediatric examinations. The Axiom Luminos dRF is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of X-ray into a visible image.

Recall: Z-1668-2015 · Initiated April 13, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1668-2015
Event Number
71115
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
OWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
April 13, 2015
Posted
May 23, 2015
Terminated
March 20, 2017
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355-1406

Description

SIEMENS Axiom Luminos dRF Max, a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can perform a range of applications including general R/F, angiography and pediatric examinations. The Axiom Luminos dRF is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of X-ray into a visible image.

Reason

Study and all acquired images deleted when using systems with software version VE10E. Acquisitions have to be repeated. Connection with portable detectors (MAX wi-D, MAX mini) is sporadic in image recovery. Pressing undo button on the RAD subtask card or previous series button on the Image subtask card during image readout. Sporadically, during an automatic or a manual RIS update.

Action

A safety advisory notice, dated April 13, 2015, was sent to end users with affected devices to alert them about the issue and associated risks,and to provide instructions for avoiding potential risk. A new software version will be released to permanently resolve the issue.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

133 total