Date Initiated by Firm |
August 24, 2017 |
Create Date |
February 03, 2018 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 29, 2018 |
Recall Number |
Z-0508-2018 |
Recall Event ID |
79039 |
510(K)Number |
K123529 K073290
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Product Classification |
Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
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Product |
AArtis Q/ Q.Zen biplane Artis zee biplane Product Usage: Artis is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. |
Code Information |
10094141 10848282 10848355 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc 40 Liberty Blvd Malvern PA 19355-1418
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For Additional Information Contact |
Meredith Adams 610-219-4834
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Within a specific number of Artis zee biplane and Artis Q biplane systems, a connection in the ceiling mount consisting of 12 screws may not have been attached and fastened according to quality standards. A quality inspection will be initiated to ensure all screws in the rotation unit meet quality standards.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Employee error |
Action |
Siemens sent an Urgent: Medical Device Correction letter dated August 24, 2017 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. A local management or dispatch will schedule for an inspection to correct the issue. For questions please call 1-800-888-7436 |
Quantity in Commerce |
265 units |
Distribution |
US Nationwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = OWB and Original Applicant = SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
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