Siemens recalls AXIOM Multix MT patient tables (models 8395415, 8395399, 8395381) due to rare risk of unexpected arm drop during patient positioning from cable failure under high workload.
In rare cases of high clinical workload, the steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, which are designed to take the load, may rapture without triggering the safety lock. This could lead to overloading the safety rope, which is not designed for continuous load and ongoing movement under load. This may lead to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direction and during patient positioning.
Siemens is recalling certain AXIOM Multix MT patient tables that could unexpectedly drop during patient positioning if used under high clinical workload. This risk stems from potential cable failure in the lifting column that may not trigger safety mechanisms.
In rare cases of high clinical workload, steel cables inside the lifting column may break without triggering safety locks. This could overload the safety rope, which isn't designed for continuous movement under load, potentially causing the arm to drop unexpectedly during patient positioning.
Healthcare facilities using Siemens AXIOM Multix MT patient tables with model numbers 8395415, 8395399, or 8395381 are most at risk. The hazard occurs during high clinical workload scenarios.
Check for model numbers 8395415, 8395399, or 8395381 on the patient table. These tables were sold with serial numbers including 1137, 1138, 1525, 1121, 1132, 1529, 1074, 1531, 1472, 1136, and 1119.
Identify the model number on the patient table to confirm if it is 8395415, 8395399, or 8395381.
Check the serial number against the list: 1137, 1138, 1525, 1121, 1132, 1529, 1074, 1531, 1472, 1136, 1119.
The recall is due to rare risk of unexpected arm drop during patient positioning from potential cable failure under high clinical workload.
Model numbers 8395415, 8395399, and 8395381.
Check the model number and serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
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Subject: Recall Z-0298-2019 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-0298-2019 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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