PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Artis zee/ zeego systems, model numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10280959: 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 include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Reported: January 21, 2015 Initiated: September 17, 2014 #Z-0854-2015

Product Description

Artis zee/ zeego systems, model numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10280959: 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 include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Reason for Recall

The Small Focus of a 3 focal spot x-ray tube may fail and further release of radiation will not be possible. The Large Focus and Micro Focus focal spots will still be operational without any restriction. Manual switchover is needed, resulting in a short interruption of the procedure.

Details

Units Affected
44
Distribution
USA Distribution to the states of MO, MI, NY, OK, CA, LA, CT, IN, VA, MD, WA, HI, ME, TX, NY, OH, PA and CO.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Artis zee/ zeego systems, model numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10280959: 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 include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 44.
Why was this product recalled?
The Small Focus of a 3 focal spot x-ray tube may fail and further release of radiation will not be possible. The Large Focus and Micro Focus focal spots will still be operational without any restriction. Manual switchover is needed, resulting in a short interruption of the procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0854-2015.