Siemens recalls Luminos dRF diagnostic imaging systems with software VD10 due to potential ceiling/wall collisions causing serious injury. Affected units have specific model numbers listed in the recall.
Potential risk of collision with the ceiling, wall, or objects which may result in serious injury to staff or patients due to room configuration parameters of the system being set to default values
Siemens is recalling Luminos dRF diagnostic imaging systems with software version VD10 because default room configuration settings could cause the machine to collide with walls or ceilings, risking serious injury to staff or patients. This affects specific model numbers sold between certain dates.
The system's default room configuration settings could cause it to move into contact with walls, ceilings, or objects. This collision might injure staff or patients during medical procedures if the machine is not properly positioned.
Healthcare facilities using the Luminos dRF system with software VD10 are affected. Staff and patients in rooms where the system is installed are at risk if the machine collides with walls or ceilings.
Check for model numbers 10094200 and the serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 4650, 4043, 4051, etc.). The system was sold with software version VD10 for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies.
Verify that the room configuration settings are adjusted to prevent collisions with walls or ceilings.
This recall applies to Luminos dRF systems with software version VD10 and specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the model number and serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 10094200, 4650, 4043, etc.). The system must have software version VD10 for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies.
Adjust the room configuration settings to prevent collisions with walls or ceilings. Contact Siemens for further assistance if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1166-2023 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1166-2023 from Siemens. 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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