FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#34769

Product

Axiom Artis BA or BC Biplane System, Angiographic x-ray system, Model number 59 04 649

FDA product code
IZISystem, X-Ray, Angiographic
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K010721
Affected lot / code info
Serial numbers: 14002-14004, 14006-14012, 14014, 14018, 14021, 14025, 14029, 14033, 14041-14042, 14044-14045, 14049, 14051, 14055, 14058, 14060-14065, 14064-14065, 14068, 14071, 14074-14075, 14080-14081, 14084-14088, and 14092

Why it was recalled

Opacification Function of device may incorrectly merge images

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The recalling firm has issued a Customer Safety Advisory letter with Update Instructions AX067/04/S to the affected customers via certified mail on 8/12/04. The recalling firm is preparing a software update to correct the problem.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-1406

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The product was shipped to 64 medical facilities nationwide and 2 government accounts in CA and PA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-08-10
Posted by FDA
2004-09-14
Terminated
2005-01-25
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #34769. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.