Events

Recall of Siemens Artis zeego 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
    69480
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0183-2015
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-11-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-05-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=130747
  • 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
    A cable inside the c-arm systems may have been routed in an inappropriate manner. improper routing of the cable may result in increased wear over time. without additional measures, the potential exists for a cable inside the c-arm to break which could result in restricted functionality or system failure and an ongoing procedure could be terminated. additionally, a subgroup of affected c-arm systems will receive a replacement of the cable harness.
  • Action
    Siemens sent an " Important Safety Information " letter dated September 23, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Siemens will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Our service organization will contact with you to schedule an appointment to perform the corrective action. Please feel free to contact our service organization for an earlier appointment. Please observe this safety notice and comply with the corresponding measure until the update has been fully completed. For further questions, please call (610) 219-6300.

Device

Siemens Artis zeego systems
  • Model / Serial
    model number 10280959, with serial numbers 1000-1599
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
  • Product Description
    Artis zeego systems, model number 10280959, with serial numbers 1000-1599 : Artis zeego is a dedicated angiography system 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