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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 7, 2018

Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system: Models: Multix Fusion Analog (model number 10746665) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042 or 7042059); Multix Fusion Digital Portable (model number 10746666) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042); Multix Fusion Digital Integrated (model number 10746667) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042); Multix Fusion Digital Wireless (model number 10893300) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042)

Steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, may rapture without triggering the safety lock, leading to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down unexpec…

Recall #
Z-0297-2019
Affected scope
35 units
Initiated
August 3, 2018
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system: Models: Multix Fusion Analog (model numb… - a moderate-severity action.

Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system: Models: Multix Fusion Analog (model numb… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in November 7, 2018. Reason: Steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, may rapture without triggering the safety lock,…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0297-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, may rapture without triggering the safety lock,….

Moderate
severity level
35 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 7, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0297-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0297-2019) was formally reported on November 7, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 3, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Malvern, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 35 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, may rapture without triggering the safety lock, leading to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direct… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US nationwide distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

35 units

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system: Models: Multix Fusion Analog (model number 10746665) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042 or 7042059); Multix Fusion Digital Portable (model number 10746666) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042); Multix Fusion Digital Integrated (model number 10746667) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042); Multix Fusion Digital Wireless (model number 10893300) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042)

Reason for recall

Steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, may rapture without triggering the safety lock, leading to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direction and during patient positioning

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0297-2019
Date reported November 7, 2018
Date initiated August 3, 2018
Recalling firm Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Firm location Malvern, PA
Affected scope 35 units
Distribution US nationwide distribution

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

35 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system: Models: Multix Fusion Analog (model number 10746665) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042 or 7042059); Multix Fusion Digital Portable (model number 10746666) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042); Multix Fusion Digital Integrated (model number 10746667) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042); Multix Fusion Digital Wireless (model number 10893300) with Tube stand 3D V (model number 7042042). Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 35 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, may rapture without triggering the safety lock, leading to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direction and during patient positioning
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 7, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0297-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US nationwide distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0297-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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