FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#41292

Product

Arcadis Varic Mobile X-Ray System

FDA product code
IZLSystem, X-Ray, Mobile
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K042793
Affected lot / code info
Model number 8080017

Why it was recalled

Screws may become loose and fall into the OR field during surgery.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The recalling firm has their Service Engineers visiting each site to check the screws on the window and secure them with Loctite per Update Instructions SP022/05/S. The Service Engineer is also informing the account of the problem during the visits.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The products were shipped nationwide to a distributor, a physician, and medical facilities

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-08-01
Posted by FDA
2005-11-02
Terminated
2006-07-19
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #41292. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.