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Z-0125-2009

Axiom Artis dFC-M, Axiom Artis Modular Angiography X-Ray System, Model number 7727717

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. / initiated 2008-09-02 / Terminated / root cause: software

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of Axiom Artis dFC-M, Axiom Artis Modular Angiography X-Ray System, Model number 7727717 on . The reason FDA records is "Incorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0125-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
Axiom Artis dFC-M, Axiom Artis Modular Angiography X-Ray System, Model number 7727717.
Product code
IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Reason for recall
Incorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
Siemens issued a Customer Safety Advisory Notice dated 8/29/08 to inform customers of the potential issue. The recalling firm issued Update Instructions AX040/08/S to the service engineers which provides information to fix the problem.
Quantity in commerce
11 units
Distribution
Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
Model number 7727717. Serial numbers: 40000, 40061, 40062, 40063, 40064, 40065, 40066, 40067, 40069, 40070, and 40071