—#158182

Product

Artis zee/zeego and Artis Q/Q.zen system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to , pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed with the AXIOM Artis-zee/zeego and Q/Q.zen family include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. AXIOM Artis zee/zeego and Q/Q.zen can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis

FDA product code: OWB — Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K123529
Affected lot / code info: Artis Q.zen ceiling- Serial number: 111005 111002 111003 111011 111010 111000 111012

Why it was recalled

Due to a leak in the cooling system, fluids could potentially seep into the equipment cabinet. Loss of coolant can results in a cooling system failure and subsequent system failure. This leek can occur sporadically in affected systems.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action the firm took

Siemens mailed a Customer Safety Advisory Notice (CSAN) dated February 18, 2016, to affected customers informing them that their service organization will contact them to arrange a date to perform the corrective action (replacement of affected plastic couplings to prevent fluid leaks). Customers were advised to contact Siemens service organization for an appointment to schedule the work For questions regarding this recall call 610-.448-6461.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address: 40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-1418

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-02-18
Terminated: 2017-11-17
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #158182. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.