Medical Device
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Z-0126-2009

Axiom Artis dFA, Axiom Artis Modular Angiography X-Ray System, Model number 7555373

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

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of Axiom Artis dFA, Axiom Artis Modular Angiography X-Ray System, Model number 7555373 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-0126-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product
Axiom Artis dFA, Axiom Artis Modular Angiography X-Ray System, Model number 7555373.
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
41 units
Distribution
Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
Model number 7555373. Serial numbers: 50080, 50135, 50137, 50138, 50139, 50140, 50141, 50142, 50143, 50144, 50145, 50146, 50147, 501 48, 50149, 50151, 50152, 50153, 50154, 50155, 50156, 50157, 50158, 50159, 50160, 50161, 50163, 50164, 50165, 50166, 50167, 50169, 50170, 50171, 50172, 51708, 51709, 51710, 51711, 51712, and 51713.