Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 21, 2015
The Small Focus of a 3 focal spot x-ray tube may fail and further release of radiation will not be possible. The Large Focus and Micro Focus focal spots will still be operational…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled Artis zee/ zeego systems, model numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 1028095… - a moderate-severity action.
Artis zee/ zeego systems, model numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 1028095… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in January 21, 2015. Reason: The Small Focus of a 3 focal spot x-ray tube may fail and further release of radiation will not be possible. …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0854-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Small Focus of a 3 focal spot x-ray tube may fail and further release of radiation will not be possible. ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0854-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0854-2015) was formally reported on January 21, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 17, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Malvern, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 44.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Small Focus of a 3 focal spot x-ray tube may fail and further release of radiation will not be possible. The Large Focus and Micro Focus focal spots will still be operational without any restriction. Manual switcho… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA Distribution to the states of MO, MI, NY, OK, CA, LA, CT, IN, VA, MD, WA, HI, ME, TX, NY, OH, PA and CO.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
44
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Artis zee/ zeego systems, model numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10280959: 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 include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
The Small Focus of a 3 focal spot x-ray tube may fail and further release of radiation will not be possible. The Large Focus and Micro Focus focal spots will still be operational without any restriction. Manual switchover is needed, resulting in a short interruption of the procedure.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0854-2015 |
| Date reported | January 21, 2015 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 44 |
| Distribution | USA Distribution to the states of MO, MI, NY, OK, CA, LA, CT, IN, VA, MD, WA, HI, ME, TX, NY, OH, PA and CO. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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