FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#178955

Product

Siemens ARTIS pheno, Model # 10849000. Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: Angiography system for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.

FDA product code
OWBInterventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K163286
Affected lot / code info
Serial Numbers 164231, 164234, 164240, 164241, 164242, 164244

Why it was recalled

The potential exists for system movement to be permanently blocked by an activation of the collision sensor integrated in the cover of the collimator even when no collision has occurred.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice to all affected customers via AX070/19/S on 12/20/2019.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, IN, MA, PA, VA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-20
Terminated
2020-05-01
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #178955. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.