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Health product recall

Axiom Luminos DRF System-Main Unit (2014-04-22)

Starting date:
April 22, 2014
Posting date:
May 5, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-39323

Recalled Products

Axiom Luminos DRF System-Main Unit

Reason

Under rare environmental conditions (i.e., extremely dry air in combination with a highly isolated floor) electrostatic discharges (ESD) greater than 8 kV at the system control console may trigger an unintended movement of the system which may cause an emergency situation, danger to the patient (e.g., falling off the table, squeezing), to operating personnel or to the unit.

Affected products

Axiom Luminos DRF System-Main Unit

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

10094200

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens AG
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
Muenchen
80333
GERMANY