The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0562-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Ziehm Vista C-Arm X-Ray Systems Recalled for Emergency Switch Change

Ziehm Imaging Inc is recalling 83 Vista and Vista Plus C-Arm X-Ray systems because an engineering change made the emergency switch an option rather than a standard component.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a 'minor non-conformity' regarding an emergency switch, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving low-risk issues or voluntary precautionary recalls without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Ziehm Imaging Inc is recalling 83 units of the Ziehm Vista and Vista Plus C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems. These are mobile fluoroscopic imaging devices distributed nationwide in the United States, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The recall is due to an engineering change implemented in 2006 that resulted in a minor non-conformity. Specifically, the emergency switch was changed from a standard component to an optional feature on the devices. This means some units may not have the emergency switch installed as a standard part of the system.

Healthcare facilities and users of these devices should contact Ziehm Imaging Inc to determine if their specific unit is affected and to arrange for the necessary corrective action to ensure the emergency switch is properly installed and functional.

The recalled product

Product
Ziehm Vista/Vista Plus C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging
Manufacturer
Ziehm Imaging Inc
Affected units
83

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 48 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Ziehm Imaging Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →