FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

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.

Recall: Z-2241-2024 · Reported July 10, 2024

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2241-2024
Event ID
94892
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Siemens AG/Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Voluntary / Mandated
FDA Mandated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 10, 2024
Initiation Date
June 26, 2024
Classification Date
July 2, 2024
Address
Rittigfeld 1, N/A, Forchheim, N/A, N/A, Germany

Description

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.

Reason

A potential issue with ARTIS icono systems equipped with a small detector and a corresponding collimator (model # 10843101) was identified. In very rare situations, the first x-ray release following patient registration may be performed with incorrect copper prefiltration. If the described issue occurs, the applied radiation dose rate may be higher than intended by the user.

Code Info

ARTIS icono biplane 11327600 4056869063317 ARTIS icono ceiling 11328100 4056869295923 ARTIS icono floor 11327700 4056869149325

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of TX, MA, NH, MN, OK, NJ, SC, NY, MI, IL, MO, NC.

Quantity

201 units in total