ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1814-2026 ยท OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

ARTIS Pheno VE30A and VE40A, Model 10849000

DateApr 16, 2026 (initiated Mar 12, 2026)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDuring 3D acquisitions, lighter and darker patient images may be captured, which may result in less accurate 3D reconstruction. The variation of brightness is a result of a constant unregulated medium dose and the angular change of patient diameter caused by rotational acquisition. This may result in unintentional low-dose radiation exposure to a patient.
Root causeRadiation Control for Health and Safety Act
ActionSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has initiated a Customer Advisory Notice to all affected customers dated March 9, 2026.
Quantity73
DistributionU.S. and O.U.S.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K230949ARTIS pheno (VE30A)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Dec 15, 2023
K241572ARTIS icono (VE40A) (floor); ARTIS icono (VE40A) (biplane); ARTIS icono (VE40A) (ceiling); ARTIS pheno (VE40A)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Oct 22, 2024