FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Artis Q, Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: The Artis systems are 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 zee / zeego and Q/ Q.zen include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee / zeego and Q/ Q.zen can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.

Recall: Z-0601-2017 · Reported November 23, 2016

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0601-2017
Event ID
75606
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
November 23, 2016
Initiation Date
November 1, 2016
Classification Date
November 16, 2016
Termination Date
June 21, 2017
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, N/A, Malvern, PA, 19355-1418, United States

Description

Artis Q, Angiographic x-ray system Product Usage: The Artis systems are 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 zee / zeego and Q/ Q.zen include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee / zeego and Q/ Q.zen can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.

Reason

The possibility exists that the semi-automatic focus switch may not work as intended when pressing the footswitch multiple times.

Code Info

Model Numbers: 10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848283, 10848353, 10848354, 10848355

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

4,657 systems (worldwide)