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Z-1288-2021Class II

Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System -

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2021-02-26 / Terminated / root cause: design

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Siemens has become aware of a potential issue in which the imaging system UPS sporadically forces a shutdown of the imaging system PC without a true power supply problem". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1288-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.
Product code
OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Reason for recall
Siemens has become aware of a potential issue in which the imaging system UPS sporadically forces a shutdown of the imaging system PC without a true power supply problem.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Component design/selection
Action
On 2/26/2021, Siemens issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to in inform customers of a possible hazard to patients, operators, or other persons and equipment due to a hardware error which affects ARTIS icono /pheno systems in combination with imaging system UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) option. This potential hardware issue has no influence on the previous treatment/diagnosis of patients. However, in case of error, planned procedures may have to be terminated and performed on an alternative x-ray system. Based on our investigation, you can continue to safely use your system.
Quantity in commerce
29 systems
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of MI, KY, TX.
Product codes and lots
ARTIS Icono biplane- 11327600 ARTIS Icono floor- 11327700

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1288-2021
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1288-2021Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated