Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls Artis Q and Q.Zen fluoroscopic x-ray system

Recall date

February 27, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1466-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Sold / distributed

Distributed Nationwide

Why it was recalled

A gap in the housing of the wireless foot switch could potentially result in liquids penetrating the interior. Such liquids may include disinfectants, cleaning agents and/ or bodily fluids. In rare cases, the introduction of liquids in the wireless foot switch housing could result in the failure of the foot switch.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Artis Q and Q.Zen fluoroscopic x-ray system