The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2181-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

Siemens X-ray Table Recalled for Fire Hazard in Power Supply

Siemens recalls AXIOM MULTIX MT radiographic X-ray tables due to a short circuit in the power supply unit that may cause overheating and fire. 7 units are affected 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: FDA Class II recall with potential fire hazard from electrical short circuit in medical device. No injuries or hospitalizations have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet occurred, meeting the High severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling the AXIOM MULTIX MT radiographic X-ray table (Material Number: 8395415), a patient table designed for use with Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices. Seven units with serial numbers 1010, 1011, 1015, 1105, 1117, 1124, and 1126 are included in this recall.

The recall is prompted by a short circuit in the power supply unit (PSU) of the Touch Display, which may lead to overheating and fire. This creates a potential safety hazard to patients, medical personnel, and the facility.

The affected units have been distributed nationwide throughout the United States. Healthcare facilities currently using any of the affected serial numbers should immediately cease use of the equipment.

Facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for repair, replacement, or return instructions for the affected devices. This recall has been assigned number Z-2181-2024 by the FDA.

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: 8395415
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-short-circuit

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)

  • UDI-DI: N/A Serial Numbers: 1010 1011 1015 1105 1117 1124 1126

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.