MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH- AT ARTIS Q.ZEN CEILING; INTERVENTIONAL FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEM

Model Number 10848354

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 10/06/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens is conducting a thorough investigation of the reported events.As this event is under investigation, a root cause has not yet been determined.A supplement report will be filed upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

It was reported to siemens that an adverse event occurred while operating the artis q.Zen ceiling system.The user reported that the table head end holder slid from the table and landed on the operators toes.Information was provided that the operators foot is sore, however, it is not clear if any medical treatment was needed.There is no report of impact to the state of health of any patient involved.Siemens has requested additional information in order to conduct an investigation of the reported event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens has completed an investigation of the reported event.The root cause could not be determined.The investigation could not provide a clear result as there are two possibilities for the cause of the error.The first possibility is that the problem was caused by a loose screw.The second possibility is that the pluggable handle was not correctly fastened by the user beforehand.Both cases are plausible, but it is no longer possible to determine them beyond doubt as the technical conditions on site have changed in the meantime.The affected part has been checked and secured by the local service organization.The error has not been reported again.The system is in proper condition and functions as specified.A possible general error could not be determined by the investigation.After detailed investigation, the incident is not classified as a reportable event as neither serious injury, death nor an unexpected prolonged hospitalization of the patient or any other person occurred or could be expected.

• Brand Name: ARTIS Q.ZEN CEILING
• Type of Device: INTERVENTIONAL FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH- AT; siemensstrasse 1; forchheim, germany 91301 ; GM 91301
• MDR Report Key: 10683130
• MDR Text Key: 211458500
• Report Number: 3004977335-2020-50012
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OWB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04056869010021
• UDI-Public: 04056869010021
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K181407
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Remedial Action: Repair
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/15/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/15/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 10848354
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other