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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Siemens ARTIS pheno, Model # 10849000. Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: Angiography system for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.

Reported: January 22, 2020 Initiated: December 20, 2019 #Z-0807-2020

Product Description

Siemens ARTIS pheno, Model # 10849000. Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: Angiography system for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.

Reason for Recall

The potential exists for system movement to be permanently blocked by an activation of the collision sensor integrated in the cover of the collimator even when no collision has occurred.

Details

Units Affected
6
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, IN, MA, PA, VA.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Siemens ARTIS pheno, Model # 10849000. Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: Angiography system for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 6.
Why was this product recalled?
The potential exists for system movement to be permanently blocked by an activation of the collision sensor integrated in the cover of the collimator even when no collision has occurred.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 22, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0807-2020.