System AXIOM Aristos FX - Product Usage: A dedicated x-ray system with a flat panel detector which allows the acquisition of x-ray exposures without the use of conventional film/screen systems. The MPRS allows radiographic exposures of the whole body including skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and excluding mammography. Radiographic exposures may be taken with the patient in sitting, standing, or supine positions.
FDA Recall Z-1764-2020 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKPR
Date Initiated2020-04-06
Date Terminated2020-10-27
Product Quantity314 (wordwide)
Reason for Recall
It was determined that in rare cases persons can receive low dose of unintended radiation. The system performed exposures without the exposure button being pressed. Exposure will be released for less than 500ms, therefore, the overall dose is estimated at 0.01mSv or less than 500 mGy in total.
Firm Action
Only one user in the United States is affected by this corrective action. The Customer Safety Advisory Notice was sent to the affected customer. Any additional communication regarding this corrective action will include the following statement: The manufacturer will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the details of which will be included
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution
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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