—#44878

Product

AXIOM Artis X-ray systems running software versions VB11K and VB22G

FDA product code: IZI — System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
Affected lot / code info: AXIOM Artis FC model number 5904433, AXIOM Artis BC model number 5904649, AXIOM Artis MP model number 5904466, AXIOM Artis FA model number 5904441, AXIOM Artis BA model number 5904656, AXIOM Artis TC model number 7728350, AXIOM Artis TA model number 7007755, AXIOM Artis dFC model number 7412807, AXIOM Artis dFC-MN model number 7727717, AXIOM Artis dBC model number 7728392, AXIOM Artis dTC model number 7413078, AXIOM Artis dFA model number 7555373, AXIOM Artis dBA model number 7555357, AXIOM Artis dTA model number 7008605, AXIOM Artis dMP model number 7555365. Software versions VB11K and VB22G.

Why it was recalled

The recalling firm became aware of a potential problem when imaging patients on their stomach on the AXIOM Artis X-ray Systems running software versions VB11K and VB22G. In some instances, the orientation labels could be incorrect.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The recalling firm has issued a Customer Safety Advisory to the affected customers per Update Instructions AX011/06/S and AX013/06/S, on 3/10/2006. This informs customers of the potential problem and provides a recommendation to avoid this issue.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide. The product was shipped to medical facilities in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL,IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2006-03-10
Posted by FDA: 2006-04-26
Terminated: 2006-08-30
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #44878. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.