Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2367-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Quantity | US 17 |
| Location | Malvern, PA, United States |
Official product description
Artis zee and Artis Q/ Q.zen Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System with patient tables as follows: Systems Material Number Artis zee biplane 10094141; Artis Q floor 10848280; Artis Q biplane 10848282; Artis Q.zen floor 10848353; Artis Q.zen biplane 10848355; Artis zee ceiling 10094137; Artis Q ceiling 10848281; Artis Q zeego 10848283 ArtisQ.zen ceiling 10848354 Product Usage: Artis is a family of 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 with the Artis family include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. The Artis family can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.
Why the product was recalled
Artis zee/Q systems patient tables may potentially have cracks in the table mainframe, and cause mechanical detachment of the upper part of the patient bed and lead to hazardous situations for patients and medical personnel due to falling parts
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution - AL, AR, KS, MI, MN, NC, ND, NY, OH, SC, TX, WI
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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