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Axiom Aristos MX Solid State Flat Panel Digital Imager, Model number 5895003. The device is used for diagnostic X-ray im

FDA device recall Z-1795-2013 · posted 2013-07-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Siemens issued a Field Safety Notice about the potential hazard to patients or operators when using the function "table top float" of the AXIOM Aristos MX. When repositioning a patient lying on the table top and releasing the table top, it is possible that the fingers of the patient or operator are between the table top and the detector tray and if the table top is moved, the fingers can be squee
Action taken
On 6/5/13, consignees were notified by letter of a "Field Safety Notice" and received instructions about how to avoid the potential risk of this issue while using the device. Siemens also rolled out a modification of AXIOM Aristos MX that will avoid these potential injuries in the future.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MQB
Quantity affected
401
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2013-06-05
Date posted
2013-07-24
Date terminated
2015-02-24
Location
Malvern, PA

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