Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 31, 2017
An extremely dusty computer can cause problems at system start, or rarely, cause system fail. Perform a system check prior to performing exams. If the Sensis system fails, its fun…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled AXIOM Sensis, Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable. Intended to be used as a diagnostic … - a moderate-severity action.
AXIOM Sensis, Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable. Intended to be used as a diagnostic … was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in May 31, 2017. Reason: An extremely dusty computer can cause problems at system start, or rarely, cause system fail. Perform a syste…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2156-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-An extremely dusty computer can cause problems at system start, or rarely, cause system fail. Perform a syste….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2156-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2156-2017) was formally reported on May 31, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 12, 2017. 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 4,095.
The documented reason for this recall is: An extremely dusty computer can cause problems at system start, or rarely, cause system fail. Perform a system check prior to performing exams. If the Sensis system fails, its functions can not be used. Clinical treatme… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4,095
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
AXIOM Sensis, Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable. Intended to be used as a diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic cardiac catheterizations and/or intracardiac electrophysiology studies.
An extremely dusty computer can cause problems at system start, or rarely, cause system fail. Perform a system check prior to performing exams. If the Sensis system fails, its functions can not be used. Clinical treatment may need to be terminated, restarted, or transferred to a functioning system.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2156-2017 |
| Date reported | May 31, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 12, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 4,095 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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