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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

ARTIS pheno systems with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM)- Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Model: 10849000

Reported: May 10, 2023 Initiated: February 2, 2023 #Z-1498-2023

Product Description

ARTIS pheno systems with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM)- Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Model: 10849000

Reason for Recall

If, during the procedure, X-ray has been released and a reference image has been stored, the following issue may occur: If "Adjust C-arm to Ref" is activated when the C-Arm is positioned outside of the working range the C-Arm will reach the target position with an inaccuracy of 5-10 mm. As a result, the message Endposition reached will be displayed .Leading to unintended direction of the movement causing crushing of a patient, staff member, operator, or equipmen Live images may not match the previously stored reference images. Overlay images may be shown inaccurate on anatomy (e.g., DSA Roadmap workflow does not match real anatomy). This may cause e.g., a vessel perforation in DSA roadmap.

Details

Units Affected
141 units US
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTIS pheno systems with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM)- Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Model: 10849000. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 141 units US.
Why was this product recalled?
If, during the procedure, X-ray has been released and a reference image has been stored, the following issue may occur: If "Adjust C-arm to Ref" is activated when the C-Arm is positioned outside of the working range the C-Arm will reach the target position with an inaccuracy of 5-10 mm. As a result, the message Endposition reached will be displayed .Leading to unintended direction of the movement causing crushing of a patient, staff member, operator, or equipmen Live images may not match the previously stored reference images. Overlay images may be shown inaccurate on anatomy (e.g., DSA Roadmap workflow does not match real anatomy). This may cause e.g., a vessel perforation in DSA roadmap.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 10, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1498-2023.