AXIOM Luminos dRFsystem The Axiom Luminos dRF is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can perform a range of applications including general R/F, angiography and pediatric examinations. The Axiom Luminos dRF is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of X-ray into a visible image.

It was determined that under rare environmental conditions (i.e., extremely dry air in combination with a highly isolated floor) electrostatic discharges (ESD) >8 kV may trigger an unintended movement of the AXIOM Luminos dRFsystem which may lead to an emergency situation and pose danger to the patients, operating personnel or to the unit.

Siemens sent an Safety Advisory Notice dated April 11, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. What steps can the user take to avoid the potential risk of this issue? Press one of the red emergency STOP buttons immediately in case of an unintended movement. The system needs to be restarted afterwards to be fully functional again. How will the issue finally be resolved? Siemens is preparing a modification of the Luminos dRF system control console that will resolve this potential malfunction. The field modification will be available by end of May 2014. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this safety advisory notice and ask you to immediately instruct your personnel accordingly. Please ensure that this safety advisory notice is placed in the system's instructions for use until the update has been installed. If you have sold this device/equipment and it is no longer in your possession, we kindly ask that you forward this safety notice to the new owner of this device/equipment. Please inform us about the new owner of the device/equipment. For further questions please call (610) 219-6300.