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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ARTIS zee biplane systems with Material 10094141- a Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: Artis zee is a dedicated angiography system 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 zee includes cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body ra

Reported: November 21, 2018 Initiated: October 19, 2018 #Z-0457-2019

Product Description

ARTIS zee biplane systems with Material 10094141- a Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: Artis zee is a dedicated angiography system 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 zee includes cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.

Reason for Recall

Vibrations of the C-arm of the plane B may result in reduced image quality caused by the screw connection to the C-arm in the ceiling support

Details

Units Affected
14 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTIS zee biplane systems with Material 10094141- a Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: Artis zee is a dedicated angiography system 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 zee includes cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 14 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Vibrations of the C-arm of the plane B may result in reduced image quality caused by the screw connection to the C-arm in the ceiling support
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0457-2019.