| Class 2 Device Recall Siemens MULTIX FUSION |  |
Date Initiated by Firm | February 13, 2014 |
Date Posted | April 24, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 16, 2015 |
Recall Number | Z-1505-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
67568 |
510(K)Number | K121513 |
Product Classification |
System, x-ray, stationary - Product Code KPR
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Product | MULTIX FUSION.
The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multix Fusion enables radiographic exposures of the whole body including: skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult and bariatric patients. |
Code Information |
model nos. 10746665, 10746666, 10847610, 10746700 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc 51 Valley Stream Pkwy Malvern PA 19355
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For Additional Information Contact | Customer Support 610-219-6300 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | It was observed that the corrugated hose holder above the 3D rail on the Multix Fusion system became loose. According to the Installation Instructions the corrugated hose holder shall be afixed with transversal carriage, with Loctite 243 and Torque 10nm during system installation. Siemens initiated the update instruction to verify and secure the hose holder with Loctite 243. A PCB D802 Rev. 00 b |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process change control |
Action | Affected customers were initially notified with a recall letter on/about 2/12/14 and were sent Update Instructions to affected customers. |
Quantity in Commerce | 12 |
Distribution | Distributed in the states of AK, PA, KY, OH, WI, MI, FL, and NY. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = KPR
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