FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#40246

Product

Axiom Aristos FX. Model number 74 14 803

FDA product code
KPRSystem, X-Ray, Stationary
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K013826
Affected lot / code info
Serial numbers 1001 through 1003, 1005 through 1047, and 1049 through 1247.

Why it was recalled

potential issue (system may lock up) when repeating patient registrations

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The recalling firm issed a Customer Advisory Letter via certified mail to their cutomers informing them of the problem and information for the workaround to prevent problems for occurring until the software is upgraded.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-1406

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide. The products were shipped to hospitals in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-06-10
Posted by FDA
2005-07-13
Terminated
2006-08-30
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #40246. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.