FDA Device recall Z-1460-2014
AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems radiographic X-ray
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-04-23
On 2014-04-23 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems radiographic X-ray by Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, citing there is a potential issue and possible hazard to patients when using the AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems. In rare cases, steel ropes inside the lift column of the system can be de….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1460-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-03-05 |
| Published | 2014-04-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Siemens Medical Solutions Usa |
| Distribution | MO, OH |
Product
AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems radiographic X-ray
Reason
There is a potential issue and possible hazard to patients when using the AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems. In rare cases, steel ropes inside the lift column of the system can be defective without triggering the safety lock, which can result in the U-arm dropping down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direction, potentially causing serious injury.
Identifiers
| code_info | AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems (material no. 08908290) with serial numbers 1022 through 1058. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1460-2014%22
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