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Z-0317-2009

AXIOM Artis System dMP using software version VB31D with 30x40 cm2 flat detectors. AXIOM Artis is a...

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2008-08-25 / Terminated / root cause: software

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of AXIOM Artis System dMP using software version VB31D with 30x40 cm2 flat detectors. AXIOM Artis is a angiography system developed for single and biplane... on . The reason FDA records is "System may switch to emergency fluoroscopy mode". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0317-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
AXIOM Artis System dMP using software version VB31D with 30x40 cm2 flat detectors. AXIOM Artis is a angiography system developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.
Product code
IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Reason for recall
System may switch to emergency fluoroscopy mode.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
A Customer Safety Advisory Letter dated 8/20/08 was issued with Update Instructions AX045/08/S. The letter informed the customer of the potential issue and provided instruction to avoid its occurrence. A software update (VB31E) was released to correct the issue.
Quantity in commerce
3 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including states of AR, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, NY, TX, VA, and WY.
Product codes and lots
Model number 7555365. Serial numbers: 57076, 57187, and 57188.