Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 10, 2023
If, during the procedure, X-ray has been released and a reference image has been stored, the following issue may occur: If "Adjust C-arm to Ref" is activated when the C-Arm is pos…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled ARTIS pheno systems with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM)- Angi… - a moderate-severity action.
ARTIS pheno systems with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM)- Angi… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in May 10, 2023. Reason: If, during the procedure, X-ray has been released and a reference image has been stored, the following issue …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1498-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-If, during the procedure, X-ray has been released and a reference image has been stored, the following issue ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1498-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1498-2023) was formally reported on May 10, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 2, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Malvern, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 141 units US.
The documented reason for this recall is: If, during the procedure, X-ray has been released and a reference image has been stored, the following issue may occur: If "Adjust C-arm to Ref" is activated when the C-Arm is positioned outside of the working range the… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
141 units US
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ARTIS pheno systems with a Siemens Healthineers table or Trumpf/MAQUET table (OEM)- Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Model: 10849000
If, during the procedure, X-ray has been released and a reference image has been stored, the following issue may occur: If "Adjust C-arm to Ref" is activated when the C-Arm is positioned outside of the working range the C-Arm will reach the target position with an inaccuracy of 5-10 mm. As a result, the message Endposition reached will be displayed .Leading to unintended direction of the movement causing crushing of a patient, staff member, operator, or equipmen Live images may not match the previously stored reference images. Overlay images may be shown inaccurate on anatomy (e.g., DSA Roadmap workflow does not match real anatomy). This may cause e.g., a vessel perforation in DSA roadmap.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1498-2023 |
| Date reported | May 10, 2023 |
| Date initiated | February 2, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 141 units US |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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