The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2097-2015·Announced 2015-07-29

Maquet Magnus Hybrid OR Table Column Recalled for Collision Risk

Maquet is recalling 12 Magnus Hybrid OR Table Columns due to a potential collision risk with the C-arm of the Siemens Artis Zeego Angiography System.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device collision) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC is recalling 12 units of the Magnus Hybrid OR Table Column (1180.01B2). These units are used in conjunction with the Siemens Artis Zeego Angiography System. The recall is limited to units with serial number 00048.

The recall is issued because of a potential issue where the MAGNUS column may provide wrong position data for longitudinal movement after the angiography system is switched on. In rare cases, this error could lead to a collision between the C-arm of the angiography system and the MAGNUS OR table system.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations such as France, Australia, Germany, and Japan. Healthcare facilities using this specific equipment should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Magnus Hybrid OR Table Column (1180.01B2) used in conjunction with Siemens Artis Zeego Angiography System. Maquet GmbH & Co.
Hazard
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • SN 00048

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.