Artis Q recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 22, 2018

Source

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

Official notice title

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls Artis Q. angiography system. Model 10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848283, 10848353, 10848354 & 10848355 Product Usage:…

Recall number

Z-2747-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

Potential hardware issue which may cause thermal effects and possible damage to system parts.

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. angiography system. Model 10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848283, 10848353, 10848354 & 10848355 Product Usage: Artis 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. Procedures that can be performed with the Artis family include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.