Recall Z-1824-2017

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · initiated March 28, 2017

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Artis zee, Angiographic x-ray system

Codes / lots: Device Model Numbers: 10280959, 10094137, 10094141, Serial numbers: 160449 147208, 153744

Reason for recall

Software error - As a result of a software fault in Artis zee systems with software version VD11 and an A100 generator, the possibility exists that following the failure of a tube assembly focus, the Artis system functions properly until the next reactivation. Following reactivation, the system no longer initializes as intended.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

Siemens mailed a Customer Safety Advisory Notice (CSAN) AX017/17/S to affected customers on 03/28/2017 to inform them of the corrective action that will be performed to prevent a possible hazard to persons and equipment. The notice also explained the underlying issue, the impact on system operation, potential risk to patients and actions they are taking to correct the issue.

Details

Recall number
Z-1824-2017
Initiated
March 28, 2017
Posted by FDA
March 30, 2017
Terminated
August 7, 2017
Product code
IZI – System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Quantity
3 units distributed in U.S.
Distribution
Distributed to: VA, CA, WI
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA

Official FDA recall record