Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2524-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | May 30, 2018 |
| Quantity | 40 in the United States |
| Location | Malvern, PA, United States |
Official product description
ARTIS Pheno, Fluoroscopic X-Ray system, Model Number 10849000
Why the product was recalled
During manual LAO/RAO rotation at maximum speed or a combination of LAO/RAO and Cran/Caud rotation at maximum speed, the possibility exists for the safety monitoring within the system control to become activated. As a result, the C-arm stops the rotation and can drop up to 40 mm (1.6 ).
Distribution information
The devices were distributed to the following US states: AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, ME, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, UT, and VA.
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.
What to do next
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