The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2292-2014·Announced 2014-09-17

Siemens Medical Imaging Systems Recalled for Potential Radiation Overexposure

Siemens is recalling 192 Luminos dRF, Ysio, and Uroskop Omnia systems because a software malfunction may cause longer radiation exposure than required.

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 (radiation overexposure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 192 Luminos dRF, Ysio, or Uroskop Omnia diagnostic imaging systems. The affected units are equipped with software versions VB10C through VB10F and utilize automatic exposure control.

The recall was initiated because a highly unlikely malfunction in these systems can result in radiation exposure that is longer than required during a RAD examination. This malfunction may also produce overexposed images that lack diagnostic quality, necessitating that the examination be repeated.

The affected products were distributed nationwide. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions regarding the recall and necessary corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens Luminos dRF, Ysio or Uroskop Omnia systems. The Axiom Luminos dRF is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies.
Affected units
192

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 (4)

  • model numbers 10094200
  • 10281163
  • 10281013
  • 10094910 with multiple serial numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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Same hazard · radiation overexposure

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