Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Cios Alpha (VA20) - Model: 10308191 Cios Alpha (VA30) - Model: 11105200 Cios Spin (VA30) - Model: 10308194 Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Hardware error- Hot Plugging feature could cause an electrical malfunction on the main control D80 (below revision 04 installed) of the generator which is part of the main unit (c-arm) and cause permanent loss of imaging functionality.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. initiated a Customer Safety Advisory Notice to affected customers via AX013/20/S dated July 14, 2020, The letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: We advise urgently to cease the use of the hot plugging feature until the pending hardware update AX014/20/S has been completed. Siemens will correct the hardware error via Update Instruction AX014/20/S in which a Siemens Service Engineer will replace the main control D80. Service organization will contact you shortly to arrange a date to performthis corrective action. Please feel free to contact our service organization for an earlier appointment at 1-800-888-7436. Acknowledge Receipt of this Safety Advisory Notice.