Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2359-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Quantity | 14 units |
| Location | Malvern, PA, United States |
Official product description
ARTIS icono biplane -Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 11327600
Why the product was recalled
Due to a hardware issue in the cable connectors of the system generator, a thermal overload in the cable connections may occur when performing excessive fluoroscopy/acquisitions, a burning smell may be detectable coming from the generator cabinet and the system may lose the imaging functionality of the corresponding plane and result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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