ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0172-2014 ยท IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Artis zee systems x-ray, angiographic system

DateNov 14, 2013 (initiated Jan 21, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe firm became aware of a potential issue with Artis zee systems bearing model numbers 10094135, 10094137, and 10094141 equipped with a card collimator from a specific lot where a dislocation of the scatter radiation filter inside the card collimator may occur.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionSiemens sent an letter to all affected customers in January 2013, notifying them of the potential issue and urging customers to make appointments with Siemens to have software update AX 027/12/S realized in order to resolve the problem. The software update was made available from January 22, 2013, on. Customers were also asked to pass along this information if the device was no longer in their possession. The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) understands that the CAP involving 17 unit(s) will consist of the following: 1. The firm sent out a customer notification letter in Jan
Quantity17
DistributionUS Distribution including the states of AZ, KY, PA, IA WV, FL, MO, OK, CA, AR, MT, NY, KS, and CT.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K090745ARTIS ZEE / ZEEGOS WITH SW VC14
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Jun 18, 2009