—#73744

Product

Axiom Artis Zee. Angiographic X-ray System.

FDA product code: IZI — System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K073290
Affected lot / code info: Serial numbers: 135000, 135102, 135109, 135111, 135112, 135114, 135117, 135120, 135122, 135124, 135125, 135128, 135129, 135133, 135137, 135143, 135144, 135145, 135148, 135151, 135152, 135157, 135169, 140100, 140101, 140102, 146103, 146104, 146107, 146111, 146113, 146116, 146118, 146119, 146121, 146122, 146123, 146124, 146130, 146137, 146138, 146139, 146140, 146144, 146147, 146149, 146150, 146154, 146155, 146152, 146156, 146158, 146159, 146161, 146164, 146166, 146167, 146168, 146170, 146171, 146173, 153101, 153102, 153106, 153107, 153109, 153110, 153111, 153112, 153113, 153115, 153117, 153119, 153120, 153122, 153124, 153125, 153128, 153129, 153130, 153131, 153132, 153134, 153135, 153139, 153141, 153145, 153147, 153148, 153150, 153153, 153154, 153155, 153156, 153157, 153159, 153160, 153161, 153164, 153166, 153167, 153169, 153171, 153172, and 153173.

Why it was recalled

Patients could possibly fall off the table if not properly secured when: 1) moving them onto the patient table, 2) moving them on the patient table or 3) removing them from the patient table.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling design

Action the firm took

The recalling firm issued a Customer Safety Advisory Notice dated 7/04/08 (including an Addendum to the Operators Manual) which alerts the operator of possible injury to patients if they are not properly secured to the table during examinations and describes the recommended fastening procedures required to properly secure the patient to the table. For questions or additional information, contact Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. at 610-448-4634.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2008-08-22
Posted by FDA: 2008-11-04
Terminated: 2009-09-23
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #73744. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.