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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AXIOM ARTIS MODULAR ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM, system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen are a family of 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 with the AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen family include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography,

Reported: August 17, 2016 Initiated: July 13, 2016 #Z-2393-2016

Product Description

AXIOM ARTIS MODULAR ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM, system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen are a family of 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 with the AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen family include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen systems can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.

Reason for Recall

The possibility exists for contaminants, in the form of biomass, to develop in the cooling system of Artis systems resulting in damage to the pump system.

Details

Units Affected
11,111 worldwide, 3,187 in the USA
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to: AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,WA,WI,WV,WY, Puerto Rico and Guam
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AXIOM ARTIS MODULAR ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM, system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen are a family of 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 with the AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen family include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen systems can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 11,111 worldwide, 3,187 in the USA.
Why was this product recalled?
The possibility exists for contaminants, in the form of biomass, to develop in the cooling system of Artis systems resulting in damage to the pump system.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 17, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2393-2016.