Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1497-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | May 5, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Quantity | 133 systems |
| Location | Malvern, PA, United States |
Official product description
Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System ARTIS icono biplane- 11327600 ARTIS icono floor- 11327700 ARTIS pheno- 10849000 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.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens has become aware of a potential issue with software version VE20C. Planned procedures may have to be terminated and performed on an alternative x-ray system.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, UT, WI, and OUS (countries) of: AT, BE, ES, IT, FI, CH, FR, GB, SE, DE, DK, IE and NL.
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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