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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AXIOM ARISTOS FX; Multipurpose Radiography System (MPRS) is a dedicated x-ray system with a flat panel detector which allows the acquisition of x-ray exposures without the use of conventional film/screen systems. The MPRS allows radiographic exposures of the whole body including skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and excluding mammography. Radiographic exposures may be taken with the patient in the sitting, standing, or supine positions. The intended use and indications for use o

Reported: May 13, 2015 Initiated: April 14, 2015 #Z-1583-2015

Product Description

AXIOM ARISTOS FX; Multipurpose Radiography System (MPRS) is a dedicated x-ray system with a flat panel detector which allows the acquisition of x-ray exposures without the use of conventional film/screen systems. The MPRS allows radiographic exposures of the whole body including skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and excluding mammography. Radiographic exposures may be taken with the patient in the sitting, standing, or supine positions. The intended use and indications for use of this modified device as described in its labeling have not changed from its predicate device.

Reason for Recall

If the cable cart and the corrugated hose are unable to move freely, the cable holder could drop down and hit patients or system operators.

Details

Units Affected
43
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AXIOM ARISTOS FX; Multipurpose Radiography System (MPRS) is a dedicated x-ray system with a flat panel detector which allows the acquisition of x-ray exposures without the use of conventional film/screen systems. The MPRS allows radiographic exposures of the whole body including skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and excluding mammography. Radiographic exposures may be taken with the patient in the sitting, standing, or supine positions. The intended use and indications for use of this modified device as described in its labeling have not changed from its predicate device.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 43.
Why was this product recalled?
If the cable cart and the corrugated hose are unable to move freely, the cable holder could drop down and hit patients or system operators.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 13, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1583-2015.