Health product recall

Ysio Radiography X-Ray System - Full Motorized (2018-08-08)

Starting date:
August 8, 2018
Posting date:
August 24, 2018
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-67592

Affected products

Ysio Radiography X-Ray System - Full Motorized

Reason

Due to a problem with the steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, the steel cables may rupture. The probability of occurrence depends on the degree of usage of the system and is rated as extremely rare. In case the cables break, the tube arm may fall down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direction.

Affected products

Ysio Radiography X-Ray System - Full Motorized

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

10281013

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens AG
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
Muenchen
80333
GERMANY