FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#168865

Product

ARTIS zee biplane systems with Material 10094141- a Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: Artis zee is a dedicated angiography system 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 Artis zee includes cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.

FDA product code
IZISystem, X-Ray, Angiographic
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K073290
Affected lot / code info
Serial Numbers: Serial 155122 155149 155151 155105 155148 154671 155126 155131 155132 155119 155121 155118 155147

Why it was recalled

Vibrations of the C-arm of the plane B may result in reduced image quality caused by the screw connection to the C-arm in the ceiling support

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Siemens issued on 10/19/18 an Urgent Medial Devoce Correction notification to via AX033/18/S advising users of the problem, health risk, steps to be taken. Siemens has initiated screw connection exchange of the ceiling bearing via Update Instruction AXOSS/17 /S.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-19
Terminated
2020-04-27
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #168865. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.