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Recall of Device Recall Siemens

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
    68704
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2569-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-09-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-04-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128483
  • 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
    System, x-ray, angiographic - Product Code IZI
  • Reason
    There is a potential problem with artis zee and artis zeego systems running software version vc21b and being used in conjunction with the large display, in that under certain circumstances, the release of radiation can become blocked unnecessarily.
  • Action
    Siemens sent an "Important Customer Safety Notice" dated August 21, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Please forward this Safety information to other organizations that could be affected by this measure. If the device has been sold and therefore no longer in your possession, please forward this safety notice to the new owner. We would also request that you inform us of the identity of the device's new owner where possible. Please observe this Customer Safety Notice and comply with the corresponding measures until the update has been fully completed. For further questions please call (610) 219-6300.

Device

Device Recall Siemens
  • Model / Serial
    running software version VC21B   10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10280959 with multiple serial numbers .
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Artis zee and Artis zeego systems. || x-ray, angiographic system
  • 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
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA