PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AXIOM Artis Systems Product usage: Artis zee 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.

Reported: April 2, 2014 Initiated: February 7, 2014 #Z-1272-2014

Product Description

AXIOM Artis Systems Product usage: Artis zee 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.

Reason for Recall

Certain units of the AXIOM Artis Systems are using a flat detector cooling unit with inappropriate connectors that may possibly leak, causing a system failure and possible drop out of the gantry system.

Details

Units Affected
37
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of WI, KY, OH, NJ, NC, FL, PA, MA, IA, TX, NY, IL, MI, AZ, CA, and LA.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AXIOM Artis Systems Product usage: Artis zee 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.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 37.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain units of the AXIOM Artis Systems are using a flat detector cooling unit with inappropriate connectors that may possibly leak, causing a system failure and possible drop out of the gantry system.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 2, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1272-2014.