Siemens Medical recalls 3D V X-ray ceiling stands with specific model numbers due to rare risk of rope failure causing patient injury during use. Affected units may need repair or replacement.
In rare cases of insufficient maintenance or high clinical workload, the first rope of the ceiling stand, which is designed to take the load, could break without triggering the safety lock and 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 during patient positioning. Patients and users may be seriously injured.
Siemens Medical is recalling certain 3D V X-ray ceiling stands because a rope that holds the X-ray tube could break under heavy use, potentially dropping the arm and injuring patients. This is a rare but serious hazard that requires immediate attention.
The ceiling stand's first rope, designed to handle the load, can break without activating safety locks under heavy use. This may cause the arm to drop suddenly during patient positioning, leading to serious injury.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled ceiling stands, particularly those with high patient volumes or frequent X-ray procedures. Patients and staff during X-ray positioning are at risk of injury if the arm drops.
Check for model numbers 7042042 (serial numbers 1002-1787), 7042059 (serial numbers 1002-1921), or 3070021. These stands are used in X-ray systems to hold the tube or detector and move on ceiling rails.
Identify the model number and serial range from the product description to confirm if your unit is affected.
Reach out to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc for guidance on next steps and potential repairs.
The recall is due to a rare risk that the ceiling stand's rope could break under heavy use, potentially causing the arm to drop and injure patients.
Check for model numbers 7042042 (serial numbers 1002-1787), 7042059 (serial numbers 1002-1921), or 3070021.
Contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc for instructions on repairs or replacements.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2838-2018 — Siemens Medical Siemens Medical Hello, I own a Siemens Medical that is covered by recall Z-2838-2018 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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