FDA Recall Terminated

AXIOM Artis System dFC using software version VB31D with 30x40 cm2 flat detectors. AXIOM Artis is a angiography system developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.

Recall: Z-0312-2009 · Initiated August 25, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0312-2009
Event Number
49569
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
IZI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
August 25, 2008
Posted
December 9, 2008
Terminated
January 26, 2010
Address
51 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355-1406

Description

AXIOM Artis System dFC using software version VB31D with 30x40 cm2 flat detectors. AXIOM Artis is a angiography system developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.

Reason

System may switch to emergency fluoroscopy mode.

Action

A Customer Safety Advisory Letter dated 8/20/08 was issued with Update Instructions AX045/08/S. The letter informed the customer of the potential issue and provided instruction to avoid its occurrence. A software update (VB31E) was released to correct the issue.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including states of AR, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, NY, TX, VA, and WY.

Quantity

4 units