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

Model Number	10848280
Medical Device Problem Code	Radiation Output Problem (4026)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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 or Problem Description
It was reported to siemens that a malfunction occurred while operating the artis q floor system.During an interventional procedure, the user reported that fluoro was aborted and the x-ray tube was defective.The procedure was continued and completed on an alternate system.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Siemens has completed an investigation of the reported event.The root cause was determined to be a hardware error.The investigation was performed considering complaint description, cs reports, system history, system log files and affected part(s).Based on the system symptoms and issue pattern, the customer service engineer (cse) replaced the x-ray tube and returned the tube to the manufacturer for detailed investigation.The returned x-ray tube was examined in detail and an issue of the anode was identified.In this case the anode could not rotate.The most common potential root causes for anode bearing blockings are: · insufficient lubrication · particles within the bearing gap · overheating of the bearing after exchange of the x-ray tube the system works as intended.The occurrence rate of the identified cause has been checked and no error accumulation has been identified.The occurrence rate is below the defined threshold and no corrective action is necessary.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 FLOOR
• Common Device Name: INTERVENTIONAL FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH- AT; siemensstrasse 1; forchheim, germany 91301 ; GM 91301
• MDR Report Key: 11542363
• Report Number: 3004977335-2021-71311
• Device Sequence Number: 16930919
• Product Code: OWB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04056869009971
• UDI-Public: 04056869009971
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181407
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Repair,Inspection
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/22/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 10848280
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1