The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2180-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

X-ray Table Touch Display Power Supply Fire Hazard

Siemens is recalling AXIOM MULTIX MT X-ray patient tables due to a potential short circuit in the Touch Display power supply that may cause overheating and fire. Fifty units were distributed nationwide.

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: This is an FDA Class II medical device with a potential fire hazard from a power supply short circuit. No injuries or deaths have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, qualifying for a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling the AXIOM MULTIX MT Radiographic X-ray Patient Table due to a potential fire hazard. The Touch Display power supply unit contains a component that may experience a short circuit, which could lead to overheating and fire.

The AXIOM MULTIX MT is a patient table used with Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices. This recall affects 50 units distributed nationwide. The affected serial numbers are: 1003, 1032, 1039, 1060, 1065, 1071, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1085, 1089, 1092, 1104, 1170, 1174, 1181, 1183, 1194, 1304, 1305, 1309, 1310, 1315, 1318, 1323, 1325, 1331, 1348, 1359, 1382, 1395, 1398, 1423, 1443, 1444, 1447, 1449, 1452, 1453, 1468, 1498, 1500, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1515, 1516, 1525, 1531.

Healthcare facilities and operators with affected serial numbers should immediately stop using the equipment and contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
AXIOM MULTIX MT - Intended Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 8395399
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Hazard
  • short-circuit
  • fire
  • overheating

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.