—#118387

Product

Siemens RAD Fluoro Uro Systems - Luminos dRF, Ysio and Uroskop Omnia with software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E. Fluroscopic X-Ray Systems

FDA product code: OWB — Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K062623, K081722, K101491
Affected lot / code info: Material 10094910, with serial numbers 1036, 1045, 1025, 1040, 1041, 1032, 1047 and 1035; Material 10281013, with serial numbers 21221, 21223, 21213, 21089, 21098, 21163, 21171, 21194, 21212, 21186, 21188, 21167, 21187 and 21189; Material 10281163, with serial number 31114.

Why it was recalled

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 (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

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 customers at no charge. CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions: 1. Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) district office coordinator noted below are to be included in the notification. 2. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., will notify the FDA district office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with reports of progress regarding this field correction.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address: 51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-05-06
Posted by FDA: 2013-11-01
Terminated: 2014-11-06
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #118387. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.