The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2183-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

Siemens AXIOM MULTIX MP X-ray Tables Recalled for Power Supply Fire Risk

Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling AXIOM MULTIX MP radiographic X-ray tables due to a potential short circuit in the power supply that may cause overheating and fire. The recall includes 20 units with U.S. nationwide distribution.

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 medical device recall with a fire hazard from electrical short circuit in the power supply. Although the hazard is significant, no incidents or injuries are documented in the source material. This corresponds to High severity for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling AXIOM MULTIX MP radiographic X-ray tables used in conjunction with Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices. A short circuit in the power supply unit of the Touch Display may lead to overheating and fire.

The affected units are identified by the following serial numbers: 1004, 1006, 1051, 1062, 1172, 1173, 1175, 1179, 1180, 1181, 1184, 1186, 1187, 1193, 1198, 1200, 1202, 1204, 1205, 1206. The material number is 8395431. The recall affects 20 units with U.S. nationwide distribution.

Healthcare facilities and medical professionals operating these X-ray tables should verify their equipment serial numbers against this recall list to determine if their units are affected.

The recalled product

Product
AXIOM MULTIX MP - Inended Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number: 8395431
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Hazard
  • short-circuit
  • fire
  • overheating

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.