Siemens Medical Solutions USA Recalls

Hazard: Five potential software issues affecting Artis pheno and Artis icono systems in combination with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM). The potential software errors are related to the block movements function and manual rotation of the flat detector. Depending on the status of the intervention, the limited functionality may not be sufficient to continue with treatment as planned. This may result in a situation where clinical treatment may be delayed until an additional restart is performed

Hazard: Five potential software issues affecting Artis pheno and Artis icono systems in combination with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM). The potential software errors are related to the block movements function and manual rotation of the flat detector. Depending on the status of the intervention, the limited functionality may not be sufficient to continue with treatment as planned. This may result in a situation where clinical treatment may be delayed until an additional restart is performed

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

Hazard: Software error may result in sporadic problems causing scanning workflow interruptions, unexpected user notifications and image artifacts. Sporadic software errors may also occur during interventional workflows. Results in potential patient issues: Possible rescan , Unexpected X-Ray dose and additional contrast media, Delay in diagnosis, scan abort,and patient rescan

Hazard: There is a quality issue with the three bolts that hold the CT balancing weights, which could create a safety issue.

Hazard: For the automated multi-image-acquisition procedure Ortho x-ray collimation is set in a preparative stage for the entire examination area prior to the exam. During acquisition of each individual x-ray image, the x-ray collimator is automatically positioned in a way that the subsequent series of acquisition covers the defined field of view needed for each step. However, during the acquisition the collimation area displayed to the operator on the User Interface does not correctly represent the collimation area specified by the system. It indicates to the user an open collimator instead, e.g., the information displayed on the User Interface shows wider area of collimation than values preset prior to the examination. However, the collimation of the x-ray is performed correctly and always matches the examination area predefined by the user.

Hazard: Siemens Healthineers has identified a software error in previous software version VB10 for the Ysio fully automated system. The unit may process incorrect internal values for the position of its ceiling tube stand. If the user activates a longitudinal or transversal movement at the time of the error, the system controls may initiate a correction of the tube stand position, resulting in an unintended movement. If the described error occurs, a potential for collision risk for objects or persons in the vicinity of the moving stand exists. This may result in minor to serious injuries to persons.

Hazard: The clip store function in the ultrasound imaging system does not work when the system has a disk full error. This could cause a delay in treatment if the ultrasound system is unable to save clips as study documentation during a high risk procedure, such as a stress echo exam.

Hazard: Due to a calculation error in the measurement when using 2D trace (manual trace) tool. The trace circumference value is overestimated and may potentially result in misdiagnosis of a patient's condition.

Hazard: Four potential software issues with Artis pheno and Artis icono systems with software VE20C: 1. Updated calibration data not saved with measurement after scene+/-; 2. No x-ray possible, system shutdown/restart might be required during intervention; 3. Corrupted Image during Roadmap; 4. Unintended shutdown of Imaging System with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) option

Hazard: Four potential software issues with Artis pheno and Artis icono systems with software VE20C: 1. Updated calibration data not saved with measurement after scene+/-; 2. No x-ray possible, system shutdown/restart might be required during intervention; 3. Corrupted Image during Roadmap; 4. Unintended shutdown of Imaging System with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) option

Hazard: Four potential software issues with Artis pheno and Artis icono systems with software VE20C: 1. Updated calibration data not saved with measurement after scene+/-; 2. No x-ray possible, system shutdown/restart might be required during intervention; 3. Corrupted Image during Roadmap; 4. Unintended shutdown of Imaging System with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) option

Hazard: Software error which affects Sensis Vibe Hemo, Sensis and Sensis Vibe Combo systems with software version VD12A, which could cause possible hazard to patients, operators, or other persons and equipment. Under certain sporadic circumstances, the CO (Cardiac Output) measurement using the Thermodilution method will temporarily no longer be possible.

Hazard: Software version VB20_SP5 my lead to a relevant degradation of head image quality, a potential risk to patients is misdiagnosis.

Hazard: Software version VB20_SP5 my lead to a relevant degradation of head image quality, a potential risk to patients is misdiagnosis.

Hazard: Software version VB20_SP5 my lead to a relevant degradation of head image quality, a potential risk to patients is misdiagnosis.

Hazard: Software version VB20_SP5 my lead to a relevant degradation of head image quality, a potential risk to patients is misdiagnosis.