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Recall of Device Recall Siemens AXIOM Artis or Artis zee system

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
    68618
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2587-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-09-24
  • 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=128317
  • 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 the axiom artis or artis zee system in connection with the hand switch operated at the patient table which may result in uncontrolled release of an x-ray image.
  • Action
    Siemens sent an Important Safety Information letter dated June 5, 2014, to affected customers. The letter described the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to observe this safety notice and comply with the corresponding measures until the update has been fully completed.

Device

Device Recall Siemens AXIOM Artis or Artis zee system
  • Model / Serial
    material number 3771750, model numbers: 5904441, 5904466, 7008605, 7412807, 7413078, 7555357, 7555365, 7555373, 7727717, 7728392, 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10094142, 10094143, and 10280959
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    AXIOM Artis or Artis zee system || Product Usage: Axiom Artis and Artis zee / zeego are 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
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA