FDA Recall Terminated

Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30) - Model: 10308194 Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications

Recall: Z-2848-2020 · Initiated July 14, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2848-2020
Event Number
86116
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
OWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 14, 2020
Posted
August 22, 2020
Terminated
July 23, 2021
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355

Description

Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30) - Model: 10308194 Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications

Reason

Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below revision 04 installed) of the generator which is part of the main unit (c-arm) and cause permanent loss of imaging functionality.

Action

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. initiated a Customer Safety Advisory Notice to affected customers via AX013/20/S dated July 14, 2020, The letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: We advise urgently to cease the use of the hot plugging feature until the pending hardware update AX014/20/S has been completed. Siemens will correct the hardware error via Update Instruction AX014/20/S in which a Siemens Service Engineer will replace the main control D80. Service organization will contact you shortly to arrange a date to performthis corrective action. Please feel free to contact our service organization for an earlier appointment at 1-800-888-7436. Acknowledge Receipt of this Safety Advisory Notice.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

US: 282 units; OUS: 1363