MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH-AT ARCADIS AVANTIC GEN 2; IMAGE-INTENSIFIED FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEM, MOBILE

Model Number 10143408

Device Problem Failure to Transmit Record (1521)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/27/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported to siemens that a malfunction occurred while operating the (b)(6) gen 2 system.During an interventional procedure, the user reported a 3-5 second delay on the images from the c-arm.We are unaware of any impact to the state of health of the patient involved.Siemens has requested additional information in order to conduct an investigation of the reported event.

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.

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 arcadis avantic gen 2 system.During an interventional procedure, the user reported a 3-5 second delay on the images from the c-arm.We are unaware of any impact to the state of health of the 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.Assessment does not indicate a system failure or malfunction and no non-conformity was identified.The investigation was performed considering complaint description, cs reports, system history, and system log files.According to the customer, at the beginning of a procedure and after pressing the footswitch to release x-ray, it took 3 to 5 seconds until the image was displayed on the monitor.Once the image was displayed, the procedure could continue normally, without further delay.The service team performed several tests on the system (e.G.Function test of the footswitch) onsite, but could not reproduce the failure.The reported error coud not be confirmed and the system works as specified.As a preventive measure, the system generator was calibrated.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: ARCADIS AVANTIC GEN 2
• Type of Device: IMAGE-INTENSIFIED FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEM, MOBILE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH-AT; siemensstr. 1; forchheim, germany 91301 ; GM 91301
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH-AT; siemensstr. 1; forchheim, germany 91301 ; GM 91301
• Manufacturer Contact: meredith adams ; 40 liberty blvd.; malvern, PA 19355 ; 6104486461
• MDR Report Key: 12967961
• MDR Text Key: 285994626
• Report Number: 3004977335-2021-07937
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OXO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04056869009001
• UDI-Public: 04056869009001
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K051133
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Repair
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/09/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 10143408
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/09/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1