Recall Z-2024-2019 ยท OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
AXIOM Artis dFA, Model Number 7555373
| Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A tolerance issue in the power supply of the generator control above a specific value may cause generator A100 failure. As a result, the X-ray tube will not be supplied with the required voltage and X-ray will not be possible. The issue occurs sporadically; however, it may occur during an on-going procedure. |
| Root cause | Component design/selection |
| Action | Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated 6/12/19 were sent to customers. In the event the issue occurs, the system cannot be operated normally as X-ray will not possible. Planned procedures may have to be terminated and performed on an alternative X-ray system. Siemens advises that an alternative system is available to continue treatment in case of occurrence. Siemens is implementing a corrective action to all potentially affected users of the Artis Zee and AXIOM Artis systems with generator A100 via Update Instruction AX038/18/S. The Siemens Service organization will mo |
| Quantity | 39 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K052202 | AXIOM ARTIS - MODULAR ANGIOGRAPHIC SYSTEM Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Mar 7, 2006 |