ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported May 5, 2021

Artis systems - Product Usage: an angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Model Numbers: System Material # AXIOM Artis FC 05904433; AXIOM Artis FA 05904441; AXIOM Artis MP 05904466; AXIOM Artis BC 05904649; AXIOM Artis BA 05904656; AXIOM Artis dBC Mag. Nav. 05917054; AXIOM Artis TA 07007755; AXIOM Artis dTA 07008605; AXIOM Artis dFC 07412807; AXIO

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 5, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1496-2021.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

Q: 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.

Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed to move system parts (e.g. C-Arm), Increased corrosion may lead to a …

Recall #: Z-1496-2021
Affected scope: 3,320 units U.S.
Initiated: March 30, 2021

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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled Artis systems - Product Usage: an angiography systems developed for single and biplane di… - a moderate-severity action.

Artis systems - Product Usage: an angiography systems developed for single and biplane di… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in May 5, 2021. Reason: Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1496-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed….

Moderate
severity level: 3K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: May 5, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1496-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Artis systems - Product Usage: an angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Model Numbers: System Material # AXIOM Artis FC 05904433; AXIOM Artis FA 05904441; AXIOM Artis MP 05904466; AXIOM Artis BC 05904649; AXIOM Artis BA 05904656; AXIOM Artis dBC Mag. Nav. 05917054; AXIOM Artis TA 07007755; AXIOM Artis dTA 07008605; AXIOM Artis dFC 07412807; AXIOM Artis dTC 07413078; AXIOM Artis dBA 07555357; AXIOM Artis dMP 07555365; AXIOM Artis dFA 07555373; AXIOM Artis dFC Mag. Nav. 07727717; AXIOM Artis TC 07728350; AXIOM Artis dBC 07728392; Artis zee floor 10094135; Artis zee ceiling 10094137; Artis zee MP 10094139; Artis zee biplane 10094141; Artis zee floor MN 10094142; Artis zee biplane MN 10094143; Artis Q floor 10848280; Artis Q ceiling 10848281; Artis Q biplane 10848282; Artis Q.zen floor 10848353; Artis Q.zen ceiling 10848354; Artis Q.zen biplane 10848355.

Reason for recall

Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed to move system parts (e.g. C-Arm), Increased corrosion may lead to a malfunction of the belts which may result in limited functionality of the Artis system up to system failure. Unintended movement of the C-Arm may cause a hazardous situation to the patient, operator, or staff members and may result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative 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-1496-2021
Date reported	May 5, 2021
Date initiated	March 30, 2021
Recalling firm	Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Firm location	Malvern, PA
Affected scope	3,320 units 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.

Scale of Impact

3,320 units U.S. units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 5, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1496-2021.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

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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