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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens Mobilett XP Digital Mobile X-ray System Product Usage: The Mobilett XP and Mobilett XP Hybrid are radiographic systems designed for use in wards, intensive care, and premature birth-wards, pediatric and emergency departments, operating theatres as well as the central X-ray department.

Reported: July 9, 2014 Initiated: May 9, 2014 #Z-1985-2014

Product Description

Siemens Mobilett XP Digital Mobile X-ray System Product Usage: The Mobilett XP and Mobilett XP Hybrid are radiographic systems designed for use in wards, intensive care, and premature birth-wards, pediatric and emergency departments, operating theatres as well as the central X-ray department.

Reason for Recall

There is a potential fire hazard of certain Lithium-Ion batteries in the computers used in the original manufacturing or as spare parts between October 2010 and April 2011 for the Siemens Mobilett XP Digital mobile X-ray System, which might occur at any time with higher probability while the system is being charged and connected to the main power supply.

Details

Units Affected
10
Distribution
US Nationwide Distributions in the states of MO, GA, FL, NJ, CA, PA and including NM.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens Mobilett XP Digital Mobile X-ray System Product Usage: The Mobilett XP and Mobilett XP Hybrid are radiographic systems designed for use in wards, intensive care, and premature birth-wards, pediatric and emergency departments, operating theatres as well as the central X-ray department.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 10.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential fire hazard of certain Lithium-Ion batteries in the computers used in the original manufacturing or as spare parts between October 2010 and April 2011 for the Siemens Mobilett XP Digital mobile X-ray System, which might occur at any time with higher probability while the system is being charged and connected to the main power supply.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 9, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1985-2014.