Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Cios Alpha Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Due to Continuous operation at very high tube output may...

Date: March 18, 2019
Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc directly.

Affected Products

Cios Alpha, Model Number 10308191 Mobile X-ray system - Product Usage: The Cios Alpha is a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical applications. Clinical applications may include but are not limited to interventional fluoroscopic, gastro-intestinal, endoscopic, urologic, pain management, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The patient population may include pediatric patients.

Quantity: 257

Why Was This Recalled?

Continuous operation at very high tube output may result in increased wear of the radiation emitting components. This may occur when tube voltages of 125 kV are used for a long period, e.g. 30 minutes or more of continuous use. As a result, risk of premature failure of the Monoblock and loss of imaging X-rays.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report