ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2342-2015 ยท IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Axiom Artis systems, dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

DateAug 5, 2015 (initiated Jun 29, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe possibility exists for a large amount of liquid to seep through the top cover of the table and penetrate the components inside the table. If this occurs, table movements may no longer be possible. No injuries reported.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionA customer safety notice, dated June 29, 2015, was sent to direct accounts to alert them about the issue and that Siemens' service organization will be contacting them to perform the corrective action.
DistributionUS Nationwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K010721AXIOM ARTIS MODULAR ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM
Siemens Medical Corp., Mar 30, 2001