FDA Recall Terminated

Cios Alpha, Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System The 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-2887-2020 · Initiated July 30, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2887-2020
Event Number
86166
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
OWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 30, 2020
Terminated
May 20, 2021
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355

Description

Cios Alpha, Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System The 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

Siemens has become aware of a hardware error which affects Cios Spin and Cios Alpha systems after the previous repair of the X-ray Generator with an integrated Energy Storage Unit (ESU).

Action

Siemens sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated July 27, 2020 to customers. This letter explains the issue that may arise while using the system. The letter instructs users to NOT disconnect the main unit from the monitor trolley when the system displays the system error message Err 16305 / 80: Confirm this error and repeat your last action to avoid potential electrical shock until pending hardware update has been completed. Our service organization will contact you for an appointment to perform the corrective action. Please feel free to contact our service organization at 1-800-888-7436 for an earlier appointment.This letter asks users to acknowledge receipt of the consignee letter by signing and returning the document. If you have any further questions, call 610-219-4834 or [email protected].

Distribution

US Distribution to states of: NC, NE, IL, TX, OH, FL, WI, MN, MD, SC, CA, NY, VA, OK and AZ.

Quantity

329 units in total