—#190960

Product

Artis pheno with software VE20C- diagnostic imaging angiography system Model: 10849000

FDA product code: OWB — Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K201156
Affected lot / code info: Serial Numbers: 164719 164712 164722 164723 164728 164711 164718 164703 164721 164726 164724 164725 UDI: 04056869046877

Why it was recalled

Four potential software issues with Artis pheno and Artis icono systems with software VE20C: 1. Updated calibration data not saved with measurement after scene+/-; 2. No x-ray possible, system shutdown/restart might be required during intervention; 3. Corrupted Image during Roadmap; 4. Unintended shutdown of Imaging System with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) option

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Siemens issued A Customer Safety Advisory Notice dated 10/12/21 to affected customers via AX047/21/S. Additionally, a software update will be initiated for all affected users via Update Instruction AX046/21/S. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: To avoid inaccurate measurement values, repeat the distance measurements after changing the Auto TOD Calibration or Distance Calibration of the scene. Additionally, before closing the image after performing the calibration, create a screenshot/secondary capture image for post review. The Operator Manual of the affected systems will be updated according to the information mentioned above. This is regarded as an interim solution until the next software update is available. The Operator Manual update will draw attention to the issue. We do not consider it necessary to re-examine any patients in relation to the issues (issue 1 to 4) described above. If measurements have already been performed in the past for diagnostics, please verify the results and diagnostic evaluation if applicable. Siemens will correct the software error via Update Instruction AX046/21/S. 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.

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: 2021-10-12
Terminated: 2024-04-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #190960. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.