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Siemens Mobilett Mira recallZ-2322-2012 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · initiated Aug 21, 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, Siemens has become aware of a potential issue with the Mobilett Mira system. During normal clinical operation the switch on the motor drive handle of the unit may become loose and slide horizontally to the right and become trapped under the cover. This may cause the system to continuously move. In response, Siemens has issued Update Instruction XP038/12/S to r

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

Siemens initiated their correction of the MOBILETT Mira on August 21, 2012 by sending an "UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS XP038/12/S to all affected customers. The Instruction identifies the product, problem, and work steps for customers to follow. A XP038/12/S Completion Protocol letter was included for customers to complete and file with the instruction once the update is completed.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2322-2012
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 21, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Sep 6, 2012
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Quantity
20
Product code
IZL
FDA submissions
K111912
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution- including the states of GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, NC, OH, SD, TX, and WI.

Product description

Siemens Mobilett Mira. Mobile X-Ray System.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model number 10273100 -- serial numbers 1034, 1038, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1053, 1057, 1070, 1079, 1081, 1088, 1098, 1099, 1102, 1103, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1108, and 1112.

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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