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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 2, 2020

Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30) - Model: 10308194 Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications

Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below revision 04 installed) of the generator which is part of the main unit (…

Recall #
Z-2848-2020
Affected scope
US: 282 units; OUS: 1363
Initiated
July 14, 2020
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30… - a moderate-severity action.

Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in September 2, 2020. Reason: Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below re…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2848-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below re….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 2, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2848-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2848-2020) was formally reported on September 2, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 14, 2020. 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 US: 282 units; OUS: 1363.

The documented reason for this recall is: Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below revision 04 installed) of the generator which is part of the main unit (c-arm) and cause permanent loss of imag… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

US: 282 units; OUS: 1363

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30) - Model: 10308194 Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications

Reason for recall

Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below revision 04 installed) of the generator which is part of the main unit (c-arm) and cause permanent loss of imaging functionality.

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-2848-2020
Date reported September 2, 2020
Date initiated July 14, 2020
Recalling firm Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Firm location Malvern, PA
Affected scope US: 282 units; OUS: 1363
Distribution Nationwide

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30) - Model: 10308194 Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: US: 282 units; OUS: 1363.
Why was this product recalled?
Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below revision 04 installed) of the generator which is part of the main unit (c-arm) and cause permanent loss of imaging functionality.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 2, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2848-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2848-2020) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 2, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.