—#174020

Product

AXIOM Artis dFA, Model Number 7555373

FDA product code: OWB — Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K052202
Affected lot / code info: Serial Numbers: 50063 50059 50006 50064 50189 50044 50074 50101 51719 50062 50065 50087 50167 50039 50084 51706 51707 50048 50161 50093 50206 50057 50081 50133 50040 50016 50120 50191 51701 50027 51700 50139 50004 50010 50024 50142 50079 50132 50050

Why it was recalled

A tolerance issue in the power supply of the generator control above a specific value may cause generator A100 failure. As a result, the X-ray tube will not be supplied with the required voltage and X-ray will not be possible. The issue occurs sporadically; however, it may occur during an on-going procedure.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated 6/12/19 were sent to customers. In the event the issue occurs, the system cannot be operated normally as X-ray will not possible. Planned procedures may have to be terminated and performed on an alternative X-ray system. Siemens advises that an alternative system is available to continue treatment in case of occurrence. Siemens is implementing a corrective action to all potentially affected users of the Artis Zee and AXIOM Artis systems with generator A100 via Update Instruction AX038/18/S. The Siemens Service organization will modify the affected supply circuit and revise the wiring. This modification will bring the voltage back to the center of the tolerance range. Our service organization will contact you shortly to arrange a date to perform this corrective action. Please feel free to contact our service organization for an earlier appointment at 1-800-888-7436. Following the correction, the cause is eliminated and any recurrence of this potential fault is prevented.

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: 2019-06-12
Terminated: 2020-09-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #174020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.