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ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 3, 2021

ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with software version VE20B - Product Usage: Intended for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.

Misleading error messages and a gap in the Operator Manual which affects ARTIS Icono biplane or ARTIS Icono floor systems with software version VE20B. Potential issues include Sy…

Recall #
Z-1144-2021
Affected scope
41 U.S
Initiated
December 18, 2020
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with softw… - a moderate-severity action.

ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with softw… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in March 3, 2021. Reason: Misleading error messages and a gap in the Operator Manual which affects ARTIS Icono biplane or ARTIS Icono f…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1144-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Misleading error messages and a gap in the Operator Manual which affects ARTIS Icono biplane or ARTIS Icono f….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
March 3, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1144-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1144-2021) was formally reported on March 3, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 18, 2020. 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 41 U.S.

The documented reason for this recall is: Misleading error messages and a gap in the Operator Manual which affects ARTIS Icono biplane or ARTIS Icono floor systems with software version VE20B. Potential issues include System error management, Erroneous error m… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

41 U.S

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with software version VE20B - Product Usage: Intended for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.

Reason for recall

Misleading error messages and a gap in the Operator Manual which affects ARTIS Icono biplane or ARTIS Icono floor systems with software version VE20B. Potential issues include System error management, Erroneous error messages, Zoom/Pan Function, Grid Indication, and Coolant Level. May cause procedures to be terminated and performed on an alternative x-ray system

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1144-2021
Date reported March 3, 2021
Date initiated December 18, 2020
Recalling firm Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Firm location Malvern, PA
Affected scope 41 U.S
Distribution US Nationwide distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-1144-2021) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with software version VE20B - Product Usage: Intended for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 41 U.S.
Why was this product recalled?
Misleading error messages and a gap in the Operator Manual which affects ARTIS Icono biplane or ARTIS Icono floor systems with software version VE20B. Potential issues include System error management, Erroneous error messages, Zoom/Pan Function, Grid Indication, and Coolant Level. May cause procedures to be terminated and performed on an alternative x-ray system
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 3, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1144-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1144-2021) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported March 3, 2021. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.