Recall Z-0016-2014 ยท OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Siemens RAD Fluoro Uro Systems - Luminos dRF, Ysio and Uroskop Omnia with software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E. Fluroscopic X-Ray Systems
| Date | Nov 1, 2013 (initiated May 6, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Siemens has discovered through product monitoring a potential malfunction when using system operating with software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10. During a RAD examination the possibility exists that radiation may continue longer than expected and may result in unnecessary dose applied during an acquisition. Additionally, it is not possible for the user to stop the radiation manually; ho |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Siemens initiated this correction on May 6, 2013 by sending Update InstructionXP005/13/S. Firm subsequently issued a letter on June 3, 2013 to all accounts. 1. Siemens Field Modification of the Luminos dRF, Ysio & Uroskop Omina running software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E, which improves the signal transmission for the automatic exposure control, is available as of May 2013, and systems will be updated within one year. 2. The revised software fix for models Luminos dRF, Ysio & Uroskop Omina running software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E, will be provided to all identified |
| Quantity | 23 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |