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Open, Classified

Ziehm Solo. Digital Mobile C-arm

FDA Recall Z-0573-2025 · Posted 2024-12-02

Recalling FirmOrthoscan, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeOWB
Date Initiated2024-08-08
Product Quantity28

Reason for Recall

Ziehm Imaging, Inc., distributor, have been informed by manufacturer, Ziehm Imaging GmbH that installed devices may not fully meet the requirements of IEC 60601-2-54 and or 21 CFR 1020.32(c) with respect to wired hand switch may fail when being exposed to mechanical stress such as shocks (e.g. dropping) or impacts can irreversibly damage the switching element in the hand switch. A defective switching element may then potentially initiate unintended radiation of the connected mobile X-ray unit.

Firm Action

Ziehm Imaging, Inc. intends to notify the affected customers directly in the following manner: 1) Letter with return receipt requested, envelope, return, and reply to questionnaire, or E-mail contact. 2) Direct phone calls. Once contact is made and confirmed Ziehm Imaging Inc, shall provide replacement hand switch and instructions to the end user. Wired Hand switch 88036 Vl.02 will be requested to be returned by the customer/end user to Ziehm Imaging Inc. and will be subjected to be scrapped.

Root Cause

Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act

Distribution Pattern

U.S. (including Puerto Rico).

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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