# FDA recall Z-2837-2018

> **Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-06-29.

## Product

3D TOP Ceiling Stand, model no. 3070039  3074486  3070013  3070021    Product Usage:  The ceiling stand is used to hold the X-ray tube and / or the detector and is moveable on a ceiling rail system in three axis. The tube and / or detector can be rotated above a horizontal and a vertical axle. The ceiling stand can be used within a stationary diagnostic X-ray system as well.

## Reason for recall

In rare cases of insufficient maintenance or high clinical workload, the first rope of the ceiling stand, which is designed to take the load, could break without triggering the safety lock and  this could lead to overloading the safety rope which is not designed for continuous load and ongoing movement under load. This may lead to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down during patient positioning. Patients and users may be seriously injured.

## Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution to accounts in IL, FL, and NY.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2837-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-06-29
- **Report date:** 2018-08-29
- **Termination date:** 2019-10-04

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2837-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2837-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-29 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2837-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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