FDA Devices recall · Reported August 29, 2018
3D TOP Ceiling Stand, model no. 3070039 3074486 3070013 3070021 Product Usage: The ceiling stand is used to hold the X-ray tube and / or the detector and is moveable on a ceiling rail system in three axis. The tube and / or detector can be rotated above a horizontal and a vertical axle. The ceiling stand can be used within a stationary diagnostic X-ray system as well.
In rare cases of insufficient maintenance or high clinical workload, the first rope of the ceiling stand, which is designed to take the load, could break without triggering the sa…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled 3D TOP Ceiling Stand, model no. 3070039 3074486 3070013 3070021 Product Usage: The… - a moderate-severity action.
3D TOP Ceiling Stand, model no. 3070039 3074486 3070013 3070021 Product Usage: The… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in August 29, 2018. Reason: In rare cases of insufficient maintenance or high clinical workload, the first rope of the ceiling stand, whi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2837-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-In rare cases of insufficient maintenance or high clinical workload, the first rope of the ceiling stand, whi….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 699 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- August 29, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2837-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. 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.
Product description
3D TOP Ceiling Stand, model no. 3070039 3074486 3070013 3070021 Product Usage: The ceiling stand is used to hold the X-ray tube and / or the detector and is moveable on a ceiling rail system in three axis. The tube and / or detector can be rotated above a horizontal and a vertical axle. The ceiling stand can be used within a stationary diagnostic X-ray system as well.
Reason for recall
In rare cases of insufficient maintenance or high clinical workload, the first rope of the ceiling stand, which is designed to take the load, could break without triggering the safety lock and this could lead to overloading the safety rope which is not designed for continuous load and ongoing movement under load. This may lead to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down during patient positioning. Patients and users may be seriously injured.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2837-2018 |
| Date reported | August 29, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 29, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 699 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution to accounts in IL, FL, and NY. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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