FDA recall record

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Artis systems - Product Usage: an angiography systems recall — FDA Z-1496-2021

Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed to move system parts (e.g. C-Arm), Increased…

Class IIclassification
Z-1496-2021official record ID
May 5, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1496-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Report dateMay 5, 2021
Recall initiation dateMar 30, 2021
Quantity3,320 units U.S.
LocationMalvern, PA, United States

Official product description

Artis systems - Product Usage: an angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Model Numbers: System Material # AXIOM Artis FC 05904433; AXIOM Artis FA 05904441; AXIOM Artis MP 05904466; AXIOM Artis BC 05904649; AXIOM Artis BA 05904656; AXIOM Artis dBC Mag. Nav. 05917054; AXIOM Artis TA 07007755; AXIOM Artis dTA 07008605; AXIOM Artis dFC 07412807; AXIOM Artis dTC 07413078; AXIOM Artis dBA 07555357; AXIOM Artis dMP 07555365; AXIOM Artis dFA 07555373; AXIOM Artis dFC Mag. Nav. 07727717; AXIOM Artis TC 07728350; AXIOM Artis dBC 07728392; Artis zee floor 10094135; Artis zee ceiling 10094137; Artis zee MP 10094139; Artis zee biplane 10094141; Artis zee floor MN 10094142; Artis zee biplane MN 10094143; Artis Q floor 10848280; Artis Q ceiling 10848281; Artis Q biplane 10848282; Artis Q.zen floor 10848353; Artis Q.zen ceiling 10848354; Artis Q.zen biplane 10848355.

Why the product was recalled

Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed to move system parts (e.g. C-Arm), Increased corrosion may lead to a malfunction of the belts which may result in limited functionality of the Artis system up to system failure. Unintended movement of the C-Arm may cause a hazardous situation to the patient, operator, or staff members and may result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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