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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ARTIS Pheno, Fluoroscopic X-Ray system, Model Number 10849000

Reported: August 1, 2018 Initiated: May 30, 2018 #Z-2524-2018

Product Description

ARTIS Pheno, Fluoroscopic X-Ray system, Model Number 10849000

Reason for Recall

During manual LAO/RAO rotation at maximum speed or a combination of LAO/RAO and Cran/Caud rotation at maximum speed, the possibility exists for the safety monitoring within the system control to become activated. As a result, the C-arm stops the rotation and can drop up to 40 mm (1.6 ).

Details

Units Affected
40 in the United States
Distribution
The devices were distributed to the following US states: AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, ME, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, UT, and VA.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTIS Pheno, Fluoroscopic X-Ray system, Model Number 10849000. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 40 in the United States.
Why was this product recalled?
During manual LAO/RAO rotation at maximum speed or a combination of LAO/RAO and Cran/Caud rotation at maximum speed, the possibility exists for the safety monitoring within the system control to become activated. As a result, the C-arm stops the rotation and can drop up to 40 mm (1.6 ).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 1, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2524-2018.