Siemens recalls Cios Alpha VA30 mobile X-Ray systems with serial numbers 40057-40135 due to risk of electrical shock if main cable unplugged during use. The error message Err 16305/80 indicates unsafe voltage at X10 connector.
Main cable can be plugged or unplugged from the X10 connector which is part of the main unit (c-arm) at any time during clinical session. If the system displays the error message Err 16305 / 80, the unplugging of the main cable can cause an unsafe electrical voltage (125 V DC) at the X10 connector and result in an electrical shock if the user or other persons touch the contact pins of the X10 connector. These contact pins are accessible when the main cable is unplugged from the X10 connector
Siemens is recalling mobile X-Ray systems (Cios Alpha VA30) that could cause electrical shock if the main cable is unplugged during use. This happens when the system displays error message Err 16305/80, creating unsafe voltage at the X10 connector.
The main cable can be unplugged from the X10 connector at any time during clinical use. If this unplugging occurs while the system shows error message Err 16305/80, it creates unsafe electrical voltage (125 V DC) at the connector. Contact pins are accessible, so touching them could cause shock.
Healthcare professionals using Siemens Cios Alpha VA30 mobile X-Ray systems with serial numbers 40057-40135 are most at risk. Patients and staff near the X10 connector during unplugging could experience shock.
Check for serial numbers 40057, 40047, 40048, 40107, 40108, 40111, 40120, 40126, 40134, 40135, 40032, 40104, 40075, 40102, 40124, 40070 on the system. The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are mobile X-Ray systems designed for clinical use.
Look for error message Err 16305/80 on the system display to confirm risk of unsafe voltage.
Immediately stop using the system if the error message appears to prevent shock risk.
The system displays error message Err 16305/80 when the main cable is unplugged during use, indicating unsafe voltage at the X10 connector.
Check for serial numbers 40057, 40047, 40048, 40107, 40108, 40111, 40120, 40126, 40134, 40135, 40032, 40104, 40075, 40102, 40124, 40070 on the system.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens for guidance on safe handling or disposal.
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Subject: Recall Z-1958-2020 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1958-2020 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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