Siemens Medical Solutions USA Recalls

Hazard: There is a potential issue on running Artis systems running software VC1x software if a network problem arises, the function cannot be deactivated again by pressing the "Block Radiation" key on the touch screen control. If this behavior occurs, the system image generation function is not available for patient examinations without switching the system off and back on again manually. This

Hazard: Siemens became aware of a very rare occurrence where an intended movement of the SimView NT simulation system components could not be stopped with usual hand control commands or by use of the collision detection functionality. It is possible that simulation system components could collide with patient and/or system equipment.

Hazard: A cable inside the C-arm systems may have been routed in an inappropriate manner. Improper routing of the cable may result in increased wear over time. Without additional measures, the potential exists for a cable inside the C-arm to break which could result in restricted functionality or system failure and an ongoing procedure could be terminated. Additionally, a subgroup of affected C-arm systems will receive a replacement of the cable harness.

Hazard: Reports of loose bolts in the detector support structure of Symbia and e.cam systems.

Hazard: Reports of loose bolts in the detector support structure of Symbia and E.CAM systems.

Hazard: The stereo biopsy devices for Mammomat Inspiration mammography systems might have integrated a safety switch which causes a failure of the functionality. The pin implemented in the safety switch may not put enough pressure on the safety circuit to prohibit movement. The needle positioning device may move even with the safety switch being set sideward. If this occurs with the needle being already i

Hazard: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is performing a field correction because we recently detected a rubber isolator with unfavorable aging properties. The function of the rubber isolator, which is situated within the rotate motor mounting assembly, may degrade over time and may impact motor support. The event does not pose a hazard by itself but could lead to a rupture of the drive belt which in t

Hazard: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is performing a field correction because we recently detected a rubber isolator with unfavorable aging properties. The function of the rubber isolator, which is situated within the rotate motor mounting assembly, may degrade over time and may impact motor support. The event does not pose a hazard by itself but could lead to a rupture of the drive belt which in t

Hazard: Two malfunctions posing potential risk to patients were identified with Siemens Ysio Max, AXIOM Luminos dRF Max, Uroskop Omnia Max, and Luminos Agile Max systems with a specific set of serial numbers that will cause lost images due to an automatic Radiology Information System (RIS) worklist update, thus causing examinations to be repeated. Image label may also be displayed incorrectly after images

Hazard: Two malfunctions posing potential risk to patients were identified with Siemens Ysio Max, AXIOM Luminos dRF Max, Uroskop Omnia Max, and Luminos Agile Max systems with a specific set of serial numbers that will cause lost images due to an automatic Radiology Information System (RIS) worklist update, thus causing examinations to be repeated. Image label may also be displayed incorrectly after images

Hazard: Two malfunctions posing potential risk to patients were identified with Siemens Ysio Max, AXIOM Luminos dRF Max, Uroskop Omnia Max, and Luminos Agile Max systems with a specific set of serial numbers that will cause lost images due to an automatic Radiology Information System (RIS) worklist update, thus causing examinations to be repeated. Image label may also be displayed incorrectly after images

Hazard: Two malfunctions posing potential risk to patients were identified with Siemens Ysio Max, AXIOM Luminos dRF Max, Uroskop Omnia Max, and Luminos Agile Max systems with a specific set of serial numbers that will cause lost images due to an automatic Radiology Information System (RIS) worklist update, thus causing examinations to be repeated. Image label may also be displayed incorrectly after images

Hazard: Siemens discovered that an unlikely error may occur on the Ysio system with fixed detector in the wall stand. This error may result in line artifacts in the image. If these artifacts appear in the region of interest, the examination may need to be repeated.

Hazard: There is a potential problem with the AXIOM Artis or Artis zee system in connection with the hand switch operated at the patient table which may result in uncontrolled release of an x-ray image.

Hazard: There is a potential problem with Artis zee and Artis zeego systems running software version VC21B and being used in conjunction with the Large Display, in that under certain circumstances, the release of radiation can become blocked unnecessarily.

Hazard: It was determined that a potential malfunction may occur on the Luminos dRF system with SW VD10 or on Luminos dRF Max when the table side control is exposed to fluids. Fluid may infiltrate the tableside control panel and result in malfunction. In the very unlikely case of fluid infiltration a permanent short circuit within the control panel of the Luminos dRF / Luminos dRF Max will automatically d

Hazard: It was discovered that during a RAD examination using Siemens Luminos dRF, Ysio or Uroskop Omnia systems with software version VB10C to VB10F and automatic exposure control, a highly unlikely malfunction can result in longer radiation exposure than required. This may also result in an overexposed image that is not of diagnostic quality. As a result the taken examination needs to be repeated. Thi

Hazard: Reports of deterioration of material covering the articulating section of the V5Ms transesophageal transducer.

Hazard: Siemens became aware of a potential issue with the syngo RT Therapist 4.3.SP1 and syngo RT Oncologist 4.3SP1 software applications running on Siemens brand LINAC systems that may experience sporadic system crashes that will cause the inability to unload patient data.

Hazard: A safety risk exists with automatically sequenced treatment technique using the SIMTEC Auto Field Option where automatic movements of the gantry and the tabletop during an auto-sequenced treatment have the potential to lead to a collision with the patient.

Hazard: Siemens has become aware of the potential malfunction when using syngo Imaging XS, version VA70A or higher. In some cases a miscalculation may occur for the grey scale values in the functions Region of Interest, Pixel Lens, Edge enhancement and Histograms. This potential malfunction may occur for images with a pixel depth greater than 12 bit. All values calculated for images with a pixel d

Hazard: An update to the Virtual Simulation software of the syngo RT Dosimetrist is necessary to address a safety issue. In special scenarios within the Structure Operations function the system did not store the selected name from the list of predefined names. After reloading of the data, this structure name had been changed by the system. Additionally, a performance issue was addressed where import of DI

Hazard: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has received reports indicating the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.

Hazard: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has received reports indicating the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.

Hazard: There is a potential fire hazard of certain Lithium-Ion batteries in the computers used in the original manufacturing or as spare parts between October 2010 and April 2011 for the Siemens Mobilett XP Digital mobile X-ray System, which might occur at any time with higher probability while the system is being charged and connected to the main power supply.

Hazard: There is a potential measurement error with the Auto-Stats (auto statistics) measurement tool on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound system.

Hazard: When using systems operating with software versions VD10A/G during a RAD examination, a malfunction can result in the image appearing very dark, which may prompt unnecessary repetition of the examination.

Hazard: There is a potential risk when using LANTIS OIS System client software with operating systems for which it has not been validated and released, resulting in incorrectly stored data, such as treatment records, and LANTIS database corruption.

Hazard: The rubber damper may degrade and break, causing loosening of the motor mounting plates, which could lead to a series of events that could place the operator and patient at risk of injury.

Hazard: Excessive usage of cleaning liquid on Siemens Ysio Systems may cause infiltration of the generator console, which may lead to a short circuit causing an unintended release of radiation.