The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2182-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

Radiographic X-ray Table Recalled Due to Fire Hazard in Power Supply

Siemens AXIOM MULTIX MP radiographic X-ray tables are being recalled due to a potential short circuit in the touch display's power supply unit that may cause overheating or fire. 12 units nationwide are affected.

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 short circuit in power supply unit. No injuries or illnesses reported in source material. This constitutes a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the rubric criterion for High (3) severity.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling the AXIOM MULTIX MP radiographic X-ray table (material number 8395381), a patient positioning table used with Siemens Multix PRO and TOP radiographic systems. The recall affects 12 units distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall is due to a potential short circuit in the power supply unit of the Touch Display, which may lead to overheating and fire.

Healthcare facilities using affected units should immediately discontinue use and contact Siemens Medical Solutions for further instructions. The affected serial numbers are: 1022, 1074, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1123, 1126, 1130, 1131, 1134, and 1138.

The recalled product

Product
AXIOM MULTIX MP - Intended Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 8395381
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheating
  • electrical-short-circuit

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.