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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

System AXIOM Aristos FX Plus - A dedicated x-ray system with a flat panel detector which allows the acquisition of x-ray exposures without the use of conventional film/screen systems; and allows radiographic exposures of the whole body including skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, and extremities. It is not designed for mammography use. Radiographic exposures may be taken with the patient in the sitting, standing, or supine positions.

Z-1765-2020

April 06, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Event
Event 85448
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
399 (wordwide)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1765-2020

Official wording

Reason: It was determined that in rare cases persons can receive low dose of unintended radiation. The system performed exposures without the exposure button being pressed. Exposure will be released for less than 500ms, therefore, the overall dose is estimated at 0.01mSv or less than 500 mGy in total.

Code information: serail number 1192

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    It was determined that in rare cases persons can receive low dose of unintended radiation. The system performed exposures without the exposure button being pressed. Exposure will be released for less than 500ms, therefore, the overall dose is estimated at 0.01mSv or less than 500 mGy in total.