Siemens Medical recalls interventional fluoroscopic x-ray systems due to rare risk of incorrect high dose reporting. Affected models include 4056869295923. No remedy specified in recall notice.
In very rare situations, communication between the sensor measuring dose applied to the area and the corresponding software fails. As a result of the failure, the system may incorrectly report an application of a high dose.
Siemens Medical is recalling certain interventional fluoroscopic x-ray systems because they may incorrectly report high radiation doses in very rare situations. This could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure during procedures, though the risk is extremely low.
The system's sensor and software can occasionally fail to communicate properly, causing it to report a high radiation dose when none was actually applied. This could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure during medical procedures, though such failures are extremely rare.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled x-ray systems are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these systems may also be affected, though the risk is very low.
The affected model number is 405:6869295923. This x-ray system was sold by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Verify if your system has the model number 4056869295923.
The recall states this issue occurs in very rare situations and may lead to incorrect dose reporting, but the risk is extremely low.
The affected model number is 4056869295923. Check your system's label for this specific number.
The recall does not specify any remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your model matches the affected number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2021-2025 — Siemens Medical Siemens Medical Hello, I own a Siemens Medical that is covered by recall Z-2021-2025 from Siemens Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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