FDA Recall Terminated

Artis zee Biplane, Model No. 10094141; Artis zee Ceiling, Model No. 10094137; Artis zee Floor, Model No. 10094135; Artis zeego, Model No. 10280959 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.

Recall: Z-1497-2020 · Initiated February 14, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1497-2020
Event Number
85071
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
OWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
February 14, 2020
Posted
March 13, 2020
Terminated
April 20, 2021
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355-1418

Description

Artis zee Biplane, Model No. 10094141; Artis zee Ceiling, Model No. 10094137; Artis zee Floor, Model No. 10094135; Artis zeego, Model No. 10280959 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.

Reason

A software issue could potentially cause the stand and table movements to be blocked.

Action

On February 14, 2020, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers. Customers were informed of the software error which affects the listed systems. In case of software failure, planned procedures may have to be terminated and performed on an alternative x-ray system. Customers were instructed to do the following: Issue # 1: Potential issue with the Message "Stand battery charging: DO NOT POWER OFF" on Artis zeego systems Customer Action: Please check the system messages before power off/shutdown of the system. If possible, do not switch off the system while the message "Stand battery charging: DO NOT POWER OFF" is displayed and wait until the battery has been charged or replaced. Issue # 2: Potential issue of blocked stand movements on Artis zeego systems Issue # 3: Potential issue of blocked table movements on Artis zee/ Q/ Q.zen systems with Siemens Healthineers tables For Issues #2-3, customers may continue to use their systems, but in case the problem occurs, customers are instructed to follow standard emergency procedures in place in the event of system failures. Customers are encouraged to ensure that patient treatment can be continued in other ways if there is any possible danger for the safety of the patient. Siemens will correct the software error via a software update. Siemens' service organization will contact customers to arrange a date to perform this corrective action. For an earlier appointment, please contact the firm's service organization at 1-800-888-7436.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribuiton.

Quantity

1452 worldwide (638 US)