Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
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- 2024-07-31FDA-DeviceClass IISensis Vibe systems with software version VD15B-Intended to be used as a diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterizations and/or electrophysiology studies, for cardiac as well as interventional Radiology as well as surgical studies. Equipped by modules, enabling various configurations. Model: 11007641
If the Sensis documentation functionality is used during adding of once-per-study reporting events (e.g., Type 1 events, as further defined in the administrator manual), the possibility exists that the application could crash.
- 2024-07-31FDA-DeviceClass IISensis Vibe systems with software version VD15B in combination with AXIOM Sensis Post Processing Workstation-Intended to be used as a diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterizations and/or electrophysiology studies, for cardiac as well as interventional Radiology as well as surgical studies. Equipped by modules, enabling various configurations. Model: 6648161
If the Sensis documentation functionality is used during adding of once-per-study reporting events (e.g., Type 1 events, as further defined in the administrator manual), the possibility exists that the application could crash.
- 2024-07-31FDA-DeviceClass IISensis Vibe systems with software version VD15B in combination with VM VIRTUAL SERVER Model: 10765502-Intended to be used as a diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterizations and/or electrophysiology studies, for cardiac as well as interventional Radiology as well as surgical studies. Equipped by modules, enabling various configurations.
If the Sensis documentation functionality is used during adding of once-per-study reporting events (e.g., Type 1 events, as further defined in the administrator manual), the possibility exists that the application could crash.
- 2024-07-31FDA-DeviceClass IISensis Vibe systems with software version VD15B in combination with Sensis High End Server -Intended to be used as a diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterizations and/or electrophysiology studies, for cardiac as well as interventional Radiology as well as surgical studies. Equipped by modules, enabling various configurations. Model: 10910620
If the Sensis documentation functionality is used during adding of once-per-study reporting events (e.g., Type 1 events, as further defined in the administrator manual), the possibility exists that the application could crash.
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIZE for Vertix Solitaire - The AXIOM Vertix Solitaire is a component and has been specially designed for examining emergency and accident patients as well as for use in outpatient departments Material Number: 5901900
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIMULTIX TOP - Intended Use: The Multix TOP I PRO Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 475525
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIMULTIX TOP - Intended Use: The Multix TOP I PRO Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number:475517
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIAXIOM Vertix Solitaire - The Vertix MD Trauma has been specially designed for examining emergency and accident patients as well as for use in outpatient departments. Material Number: 8627718
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIAXIOM Vertix MD - The Vertix MD Trauma has been specially designed for examining emergency and accident patients as well as for use in outpatient departments. Material Number: MD39543
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIAXIOM MULTIX MP - Inended Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 8395431
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIAXIOM MULTIX MP - Intended Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 8395381
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIAXIOM MULTIX MT - Intended Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 8395415
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass IIAXIOM MULTIX MT - Intended Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 8395399
Short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire
- 2024-05-01FDA-DeviceClass IIACUSON Maple Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11711750, ACUSON Maple Select, REF: 11711779, running software version VA10A
On ultrasound systems, when Cardiac DICOM SR feature is configured to display either minimum or maximum measured value, and multiple cardiac region measurements are made, and results are exported into the SR feature, then The SR viewer will display the LAST measured value, not min or max, which could contribute to patient condition misdiagnosis or negatively influence patient management decisions.
- 2024-05-01FDA-DeviceClass IIACUSON Redwood 1.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11503314, running software version VA10A to VA10G
On ultrasound systems, when Cardiac DICOM SR feature is configured to display either minimum or maximum measured value, and multiple cardiac region measurements are made, and results are exported into the SR feature, then The SR viewer will display the LAST measured value, not min or max, which could contribute to patient condition misdiagnosis or negatively influence patient management decisions.
- 2024-05-01FDA-DeviceClass IIACUSON Juniper Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11335791, and ACUSON Juniper Select Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11653093, running software version VA10x with DICOM SR Cardiac option, from VB10A to VB10G, VB11A, VB11B, VB30B and VB30C
On ultrasound systems, when Cardiac DICOM SR feature is configured to display either minimum or maximum measured value, and multiple cardiac region measurements are made, and results are exported into the SR feature, then The SR viewer will display the LAST measured value, not min or max, which could contribute to patient condition misdiagnosis or negatively influence patient management decisions.
- 2024-04-24FDA-DeviceClass IISiemens Artis Models: Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems-Models: Artis zee floor- 10094135 Artis zee ceiling- 10094137 Artis zee multi-purpose- 10094139 Artis zee biplane- 10094141 Artis zeego- 10280959 Artis Q floor- 10848280 Artis Q ceiling- 10848281 Artis Q biplane- 10848282 Artis Q zeego- 10848283 Artis Q.zen floor- 10848353 Artis Q.zen ceiling- 10848354 Artis Q.zen biplane- 10848355 Artis zee floor MN- 10094142 Artis zee biplane MN- 10094143
Coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message TUBE HOT, have a break . the system cannot be operated normally, may result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
- 2024-01-17FDA-DeviceClass IISensis Vibe Hemo
The possibility of the Sensis documentation functionality application to crash.
- 2023-12-20FDA-DeviceClass IIARTIS icono (ceiling configuration), Fluoroscopic x-ray system; Model no. 11328100
Potential hardware issue for ARTIS icono ceiling system: collision sensor may falsely signal non-existing collisions for up to half an hour when the system is switched off for a longer time (e.g., overnight) and switched on. During this time, system movement is only possible with the "override" function with very slow speed and without further collision protection. This may lead to temporary unavailability of the system for diagnostic and therapeutic usage.
- 2023-11-22FDA-DeviceClass IIMobilett Mira wireless (VA20) mobile x-ray system(s)
Due to the incorrect mounting of the buzzer component, there is no acoustic signal during x ray activation. Otherwise, the system is fully functional, and x ray is applied correctly. By means of the additional visual indicator (exposure LED light) the operator can monitor the x ray release. Also, after a successful x ray exposure, the clinical image is displayed on the monitor.
- 2023-11-08FDA-DeviceClass II***Updated 12/4/23*** (1) Cios Flow (VA30) mobile fluoroscopic C-arm X-ray System. Designed for the surgical environment and provides comprehensive image acquisition modes. Material Number: 11108110 (2)Cios Spin- a mobile x-ray system designed to provide x-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patients during clinical applications Material Number: 10308194
Software issue for Cios Alpha, Cios Flow, and Cios Spin VA30 systems, fulfillment of new requirements from DIN and IEC standards for Cios VA30 systems required may result in patient misdiagnosis/repeat exposure
- 2023-11-08FDA-DeviceClass IISiemens Cios Alpha (VA30) mobile fluoroscopic C-arm X-ray System, designed for the surgical environment. 11105200
Software issue for Cios Alpha, Cios Flow, and Cios Spin VA30 systems, fulfillment of new requirements from DIN and IEC standards for Cios VA30 systems required may result in patient misdiagnosis/repeat exposure
- 2023-10-11FDA-DeviceClass II(1) Over-ear headphones used with the MAGNETOM Amira MAGNETOM Free.Star MAGNETOM Sempra, MAGNETOM Free.Max, MAGNETOM Mica MAGNETOM Spectra Siemens Model Number:11060845 Used with the following MAGNETOM MRI Systems: MAGENTOM Amira 10836777 & 10838610; MAGENTOM Free.Max 11408424 & 11408425; MAGNETOM Free.Star 11408426 & 11408427; MAGNETOM Mica 11292557; MAGNETOM Sempra 10840815 & 10840816; MAGNETOM Spectra 10655588 & 10837643; (2) Over Ear Headphones SMN: 11060845 used with the
In some cases, when lubricating grease is present within the headband of the over-ear headphones, it may cause visible, dot- or lineshaped, fat-isointense artifacts during head examinations only. These potential artifacts depend on the position of the headband, the amount of lubricating grease, as well as the sequence parameters used
- 2023-09-20FDA-DeviceClass IIACUSON Redwood 2.0 ultrasound systems, REF: 11503314
If a user-generated preset for an 18L6 transducer created on a 1.0 ultrasound system is used with a 2.0 ultrasound system, the 2.0 ultrasound system will display underestimated measurement results when using an 18L6 transducer and viewing in the Dual format visualization function, which may lead to misdiagnosis of a patient's condition or influence patient management decisions in a negative way.
- 2023-08-16FDA-DeviceClass IIARTIS pheno-Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 10849000
Due to a hardware issue in the cable connectors of the system generator, a thermal overload in the cable connections may occur when performing excessive fluoroscopy/acquisitions, a burning smell may be detectable coming from the generator cabinet and the system may lose the imaging functionality of the corresponding plane and result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
- 2023-08-16FDA-DeviceClass IIARTIS icono floor-Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 11327700
Due to a hardware issue in the cable connectors of the system generator, a thermal overload in the cable connections may occur when performing excessive fluoroscopy/acquisitions, a burning smell may be detectable coming from the generator cabinet and the system may lose the imaging functionality of the corresponding plane and result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
- 2023-08-16FDA-DeviceClass IIARTIS icono biplane -Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 11327600
Due to a hardware issue in the cable connectors of the system generator, a thermal overload in the cable connections may occur when performing excessive fluoroscopy/acquisitions, a burning smell may be detectable coming from the generator cabinet and the system may lose the imaging functionality of the corresponding plane and result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceClass IIThe following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia Pro.specta Q3, Model 11364751; (b) Symbia Pro.specta X3, Model 11364752; (c) Symbia Pro.specta X7, Model 11364753.
During a whole-body planar scan with auto-contour, there is a possibility the short-linear drive (SLD) look-ahead sensors may trigger earlier than expected and may result in detector 1 positioning further from the patient than needed leading to a reduction in image resolution.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceClass IICios Select VA 21 with FD- A Mobile X-ray system intended for use in Operating room, Traumatology, Endoscopy, Intensive Care Station, Pediatrics, Ambulatory patient care and in Veterinary Medicine. Material #11515088
Incorrect glue was applied on the plexiglass sheet on the single tank cover assembly could potentially fall off and the ingress of liquid may occur, the risk of electric shock exists (e.g., ingress of a large amount of liquid following the plexiglass dropping off, at the same time the user or operator happens to touch the liquid on the cover which is connected to the internal live parts).
- 2023-05-31FDA-DeviceClass IILUMINOS Lotus Max (VF11)
Under certain unlikely circumstances during a fluoroscopic examination, the imaging system Fluorospot Compact might sporadically display an incorrect air kerma/air kerma rate related to the patient reference point, according to IEC 60601-2-43. There is no impact on workflow or diagnosis. The error can occur only in fluoroscopy systems with a second (overhead) X-ray tube.
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