Events

Recall of Device Recall Artis Q, and Artis Q.zen ceiling systems

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70016
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0972-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-12-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-01-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-04-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=132115
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
  • Reason
    Suboptimal routing of the cable may result in increased wear over time. without additional measures, damage of a cable may result in limited functionality and in rare cases, failure of a system. an ongoing procedure could be terminated in rare cases.
  • Action
    Siemens sent an important customer safety information notice, dated December 3, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and action to be taken. The following hardware modifications will be implemented with the corrective action AX042/14/S: 1. A modified cable outlet to provide additional space for the cabling. 2. A modified plastic cover at the cable outlet providing optimal cable guidance in the area of the arc. In general all systems will be checked for existing damage prior to the implementation of this action. For questions regarding this recall call 610-219-6300.

Device

Device Recall Artis Q, and Artis Q.zen ceiling systems
  • Model / Serial
    model numbers: 10848281; 10848354
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Artis Q, and Artis Q.zen ceiling systems; model numbers: 10848281; 10848354: The Artis family is dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, 51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern PA 19355-1406
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA