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Device product

CIOS ALPHA (Image-intensified fluoroscope x-ray system) Product Usage: The Cios Alpha is a mobile X-ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications. Clinical applications may include but are not limited to: interventional fluoroscopic, gastro-intestinal, endoscopic, urologic, pain management, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The patient population may include pediatric patients.

Z-1281-2016

February 16, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Event
Event 73546
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1281-2016

Official wording

Reason: Siemens found a defective part in their production line which could increase risk of an electrical shock for service personnel when working inside the device during system maintenance. The risk of an electrical shock is only present when a service technician ignores several steps listed in the service manual as precautionary actions during device maintenance.

Code information: Model Number: 10308191

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distributed in the states of AR, CA, NE and UT

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Siemens found a defective part in their production line which could increase risk of an electrical shock for service personnel when working inside the device during system maintenance. The risk of an electrical shock is only present when a service technician ignores several steps listed in the service manual as precautionary actions during device maintenance.