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Class 2 Device Recall Artis Q, and Artis Q.zen ceiling systems

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  Class 2 Device Recall Artis Q, and Artis Q.zen ceiling systems see related information
Date Initiated by Firm December 03, 2014
Date Posted January 14, 2015
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on April 06, 2015
Recall Number Z-0972-2015
Recall Event ID 70016
510(K)Number K123529  
Product Classification Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Product Artis Q, and Artis Q.zen ceiling systems; model numbers: 10848281; 10848354: The Artis family is dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Code Information model numbers: 10848281; 10848354
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
51 Valley Stream Pkwy
Malvern PA 19355-1406
For Additional Information Contact Customer Support
610-219-6300
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Suboptimal routing of the cable may result in increased wear over time. Without additional measures, damage of a cable may result in limited functionality and in rare cases, failure of a system. An ongoing procedure could be terminated in rare cases.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Device Design
Action Siemens sent an important customer safety information notice, dated December 3, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and action to be taken. The following hardware modifications will be implemented with the corrective action AX042/14/S: 1. A modified cable outlet to provide additional space for the cabling. 2. A modified plastic cover at the cable outlet providing optimal cable guidance in the area of the arc. In general all systems will be checked for existing damage prior to the implementation of this action. For questions regarding this recall call 610-219-6300.
Quantity in Commerce 50
Distribution Nationwide Distribution
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = OWB and Original Applicant = SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
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