Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls ARTIS Q biplane with Material 10848282- - a Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: Artis zee is a dedicated angiograp…

Recall date

October 19, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0458-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

Vibrations of the C-arm of the plane B may result in reduced image quality caused by the screw connection to the C-arm in the ceiling support

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 biplane with Material 10848282- - a Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: Artis zee is a dedicated angiography system 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 zee includes cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.