The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2680-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Siemens Ysio Systems Recalled for Potential Image Artifacts

Siemens is recalling 62 Ysio Systems due to a software error that may cause line artifacts in images, potentially requiring examinations to be repeated.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is described as an 'unlikely error' resulting in image artifacts that may require a repeat examination, without reports of injury or death, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 62 Ysio Systems with software version VC10. These systems are used for radiographic and tomographic exposures of the whole body, including the skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities, and may be used on pediatric, adult, and bariatric patients. The affected units are identified by model numbers 10281013 and 10281163 and were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because Siemens discovered that an unlikely error may occur on the Ysio system with a fixed detector in the wall stand. This error may result in line artifacts appearing in the image. If these artifacts appear in the region of interest, the examination may need to be repeated.

No specific instructions for consumers are provided in the source text, as this is a medical device recall likely managed through healthcare facilities. The agency classification for this recall is Class II.

The recalled product

Product
The Ysio Systems with software version VC10 The Ysio enables radiographic and tomographic exposures of the whole Body including: skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult and bariatric patients.
Affected units
62

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 (2)

  • Model numbers: 10281013
  • 10281163.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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