Siemens Sensis Vibe Systems with VD12 Software May Freeze During Use
Siemens recalls Sensis Vibe systems with software version VD12 and HP Flex Pro-C PC that may sporadically freeze, preventing interaction with the system during operation or idle states.
Lower-risk recall
System may sporadically freeze (lock-up) during operation or while being in an idle state, no longer possible to interact with the system
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What happened, in plain English
Siemens is recalling Sensis Vibe systems with specific software versions and HP Flex Pro-C PCs that may freeze unexpectedly, making the system unresponsive. This could disrupt medical procedures and require immediate attention to prevent operational failures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63345-siemens-sensis-vibe-systems-with-vd12-software-may-freeze-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63345-siemens-sensis-vibe-systems-with-vd12-software-may-freeze-during · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1173-2021
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“Siemens Sensis Vibe Systems with VD12 Software May Freeze During Use.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63345-siemens-sensis-vibe-systems-with-vd12-software-may-freeze-during. Based on FDA recall #Z-1173-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1173-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The system may freeze unexpectedly during operation or when idle, preventing users from interacting with it. This could lead to interruptions in medical procedures, but the recall does not indicate a risk of injury or serious harm to patients or staff.
Who’s affected
Healthcare providers using Sensis Vibe systems for hemodynamic catheterizations or electrophysiology studies are most at risk. Patients receiving care during system freezes may experience delays or interruptions in treatment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Sensis Vibe Hemo (model 11007641), Sensis Vibe Combo (11007642), or Sensis (10764561) systems with software version VD12 and HP Flex Pro-C PC. Serial numbers listed in the recall include 10704, 18900, and others.
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Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Verify if your system has software version VD12 and is equipped with HP Flex Pro-C PC.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 15 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AR, CA, GU, IA, IL, MI, MO, NC, NE, OR, PA, PA, PR, SD, TN, TX, WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1173-2021 (January 27, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1173-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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