Date Initiated by Firm | June 05, 2014 |
Date Posted | September 22, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 21, 2015 |
Recall Number | Z-2569-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
68704 |
510(K)Number | K073290 |
Product Classification |
System, x-ray, angiographic - Product Code IZI
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Product | Artis zee and Artis zeego systems.
x-ray, angiographic system |
Code Information |
running software version VC21B 10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10280959 with multiple serial numbers . |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc 51 Valley Stream Pkwy Malvern PA 19355
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For Additional Information Contact | Customer Support 610-219-6300 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | There is a potential problem with Artis zee and Artis zeego systems running software version VC21B and being used in conjunction with the Large Display, in that under certain circumstances, the release of radiation can become blocked unnecessarily. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design |
Action | Siemens sent an "Important Customer Safety Notice" dated August 21, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Please forward this Safety information to other organizations that could be affected by this measure. If the device has been sold and therefore no longer in your possession, please forward this safety notice to the new owner. We would also request that you inform us of the identity of the device's new owner where possible.
Please observe this Customer Safety Notice and comply with the corresponding measures until the update has been fully completed. For further questions please call (610) 219-6300. |
Quantity in Commerce | 206 |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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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.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = IZI
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