Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls 3D TOP Ceiling Stand, model no. 3070039 3074486 3070013 3070021 Product Usage: The ceiling stand is used to hold the X-…

Recall date

June 29, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2837-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution to accounts in IL, FL, and NY.

Why it was recalled

In rare cases of insufficient maintenance or high clinical workload, the first rope of the ceiling stand, which is designed to take the load, could break without triggering the safety lock and this could lead to overloading the safety rope which is not designed for continuous load and ongoing movement under load. This may lead to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down during patient positioning. Patients and users may be seriously injured.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

3D TOP Ceiling Stand, model no. 3070039 3074486 3070013 3070021 Product Usage: The ceiling stand is used to hold the X-ray tube and / or the detector and is moveable on a ceiling rail system in three axis. The tube and / or detector can be rotated above a horizontal and a vertical axle. The ceiling stand can be used within a stationary diagnostic X-ray system as well.