Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System -
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1288-2021 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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