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Medical device recalls 2016

CIOS ALPHA — Class II medical device recall Z-1281-2016

Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2016-04-06, distributed nationwide. Siemens found a defective part in their production line which could increase risk of an electrical shock for s

Recall numberZ-1281-2016
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA, United States
Recall initiated2016-02-16
Classified2016-03-31
Reported by FDA2016-04-06
Terminated2017-11-08
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity4 units
Model numbers10308191

Product

CIOS ALPHA (Image-intensified fluoroscope x-ray system) Product Usage: The Cios Alpha is a mobile X-ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications. Clinical applications may include but are not limited to: interventional fluoroscopic, gastro-intestinal, endoscopic, urologic, pain management, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The patient population may include pediatric patients.

Reason for recall

Siemens found a defective part in their production line which could increase risk of an electrical shock for service personnel when working inside the device during system maintenance. The risk of an electrical shock is only present when a service technician ignores several steps listed in the service manual as precautionary actions during device maintenance.

Machine access

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