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Siemens Artis Q and Artis Q biplane systems Product Usage: Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray

FDA device recall Z-1202-2014 · posted 2014-03-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
There exists the possibility that during clinical operation, a breakdown of the x-ray tube could result in loss of x-ray imaging for the Artis Q and Artis Q biplane systems with a flat detector as 40 HDR (large 30x40).
Action taken
Siemens sent an Important Customer Safety Notice letter dated November 22, 2013, to affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue use until the affected product has been successfully replaced by a Siemen's representative.at no cost.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
OWB
Quantity affected
19
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of TN, MA, CA, IL, OH, FL, UT, WA, GA, IA, NY, MO, IN, and CO.
Date initiated
2013-12-05
Date posted
2014-03-27
Date terminated
2014-11-06
Location
Malvern, PA

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RecordFirmDate
ARTIS Q AND Q.ZEN- MODULAR ANGIOGRAPHIC SYSTEM (K123529)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2013-02-26