Siemens Medical recalls specific Multix Fusion radiographic systems with potential for unexpected arm drop during patient positioning due to steel cable failure. Affected models include Analog, Digital Portable, Integrated, and Wireless versions with Tube stand 3D V.
Steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, may rapture without triggering the safety lock, leading to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direction and during patient positioning
Siemens is recalling certain Multix Fusion radiographic systems because steel cables inside the lifting column could unexpectedly drop the arm during patient positioning without triggering a safety lock. This poses a risk of injury to patients or staff if the arm falls suddenly.
The steel cables inside the lifting column may rupture without activating the safety lock. This can cause the arm to drop suddenly during vertical movement or patient positioning, potentially causing injury.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled Multix Fusion systems are most at risk, particularly during patient positioning procedures where the arm might drop unexpectedly.
Check for the Multix Fusion Analog (model 10746665) with Tube stand 3D V (models 7042042 or 7042059), or other specified digital models with Tube stand 3D V (model 7042042). The serial numbers listed in the recall notice also identify affected units.
Immediately cease using any recalled Multix Fusion systems with the specified models and serial numbers until a remedy is provided.
The recall affects Multix Fusion Analog (model 10746665) with Tube stand 3D V (models 7042042 or 7042059), Multix Fusion Digital Portable (model 10746666), Multix Fusion Digital Integrated (model 10746667), and Multix Fusion Digital Wireless (model 10893300) all with Tube stand 3D V (model 7042042).
Check the model number and Tube stand 3D V version, or verify the serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so affected units should be stopped from use until further instructions are provided.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0297-2019 — Siemens Medical Siemens Medical Hello, I own a Siemens Medical that is covered by recall Z-0297-2019 from Siemens Medical. 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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