MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE, BUSINESS AREA ADVANCED THERAPY ARTIS ZEE BIPLANE; SYSTEM, X-RAY, ANGIOGRAPHIC

Model Number 10094141

Device Problem Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/23/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

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 a malfunction occurred while operating the artis zee biplane system.The customer reported that x-ray was still possible even after the "block radiation" button was activated.There is no report of impact to the state of health of any patient involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens has completed an investigation of the reported event.During the investigation, it was determined that a software error occurred.The failure was a result of the system switching to bypass mode while "block radiation" was activated.There are several mitigating factors implemented in the system which reduce the severity of possible harm and the user can interrupt x-ray by activating the emergency stop button.A software update was introduced in 2016 and the manufacturer is not considering further actions resulting from this event.

• Brand Name: ARTIS ZEE BIPLANE
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, X-RAY, ANGIOGRAPHIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE, BUSINESS AREA ADVANCED THERAPY; siemensstrasse 1; forcheim, 91301 ; GM 91301
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH; siemenstrasse 1; forcheim, 91301 ; GM 91301
• Manufacturer Contact: meredith adams ; 40 liberty blvd.; 65-1a; malvern, PA 19355 ; 6104486461
• MDR Report Key: 6292232
• MDR Text Key: 66496861
• Report Number: 2240869-2017-67070
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IZI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K073290
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Inspection
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/12/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/01/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 10094141
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2008
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1