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Siemens Mobilett Mira mobile x-ray system recallZ-2367-2012 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · initiated Apr 30, 2012

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in September 2012

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

During regular product monitoring, firm became aware of a potential issue with the Mobilett Mira system, (serial numbers 1034, 1038, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1050, 1053, and 1054. During normal clinical operation the center screw on the driving wheel may become loose resulting in system immobilization. There is no risk of the system tipping over or collapsing on the floor, however the system may tilt t

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

Siemens has issued an Update Instruction XP018/12S in April 2012 to all affected consignees notifying them of the problem. The update instruction provides a correction of the wheel fixation. For questions call Siemens at 610-219-4834 or 610-448-4634.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2367-2012
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 30, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Sep 11, 2012
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Quantity
9
Product code
IZL
FDA submissions
K111912
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution including the states of: GA, IA, KS, NC and TX.

Product description

Siemens Mobilett Mira mobile x-ray system Product Usage: Mobile x-ray system

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model number 10273100 - serial numbers 1034, 1038, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1050, 1053, and 1054

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K111912 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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