Siemens recalls Cios Alpha mobile X-ray systems due to a hardware error that may occur after previous repairs. Affected models include Cios Alpha (VA20) and (VA30).
Siemens has become aware of a hardware error which affects Cios Spin and Cios Alpha systems after the previous repair of the X-ray Generator with an integrated Energy Storage Unit (ESU).
Siemens is recalling Cios Alpha mobile X-ray systems because a hardware error can occur after a previous repair. This error may cause the system to malfunction, potentially affecting patient safety during imaging procedures.
After a previous repair of the X-ray generator with an integrated Energy Storage Unit (ESU), a hardware error may develop in the Cios Alpha and C:ios Spin systems. This error could lead to system malfunctions during imaging procedures, potentially affecting patient safety.
Healthcare facilities using Siemens Cios Alpha mobile X-ray systems are likely affected. Medical staff and patients using these systems for imaging procedures are at risk if the hardware error occurs.
Check for the Cios Alpha (VA20) model with serial number 10308191 or Cios Alpha (VA30) with serial number 11105200. These systems were sold as mobile X-ray units for clinical imaging.
Identify the serial number on your Cios Alpha system to confirm if it matches the affected models (VA20: 10308191 or VA30: 11105200).
If your system is affected, contact Siemens directly to arrange for a repair or replacement as the remedy is not specified in the recall notice.
The affected models are Cios Alpha (VA20) with serial number 10308191 and Cios Alpha (VA30) with serial number 11105200.
Siemens has identified a hardware error that can occur in Cios Alpha and Cios Spin systems after a previous repair of the X-ray generator with an integrated Energy Storage Unit (ESU).
Contact Siemens directly to arrange for a repair or replacement, as the recall notice does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2887-2020 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-2887-2020 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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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.
