Artis systems — Class II medical device recall Z-1496-2021
Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2021-05-05, distributed nationwide. Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed
| Recall number | Z-1496-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-03-30 |
| Classified | 2021-04-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-05-05 |
| Terminated | 2022-07-12 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 3,320 units |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
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
Machine access
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