Siemens Ysio Systems Product Usage: The Ysio (New RAD-FAMILY) systems are radiographic systems used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Ysio enables radiographic and tomographic exposures of the whole body including: skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult and bariatric patients. It can also be used for intravenous, small interventions (like biopsy, punctures, etc.) ad emergency (trauma, critical ill) applications. Exposures may be taken with the patient sitting, standing, or in the prone position. The Ysio System is not meant for mammography. The Ysio uses an integrated or portable digital detector for generating diagnostic images by converting x-rays into electronic signals. Ysio is also designed to be used with conventional film/screen or Computed Radiography *CR) cassettes.
FDA Recall Z-1717-2014 · Posted 2014-06-04
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Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKPR
Date Initiated2014-05-09
Date Terminated2015-08-18
Product Quantity433
Reason for Recall
Excessive usage of cleaning liquid on Siemens Ysio Systems may cause infiltration of the generator console, which may lead to a short circuit causing an unintended release of radiation.
Firm Action
Siemens sent an Safety Advisory Notice letter dated May 9, 2014, to affected customer. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For question call +49 (913) 84-9908.
Root Cause
Use error
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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