Date Initiated by Firm | September 23, 2014 |
Date Posted | November 07, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 08, 2017 |
Recall Number | Z-0183-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
69480 |
510(K)Number | K073290 |
Product Classification |
System, x-ray, angiographic - Product Code IZI
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Product | Artis zeego systems, model number 10280959, with serial numbers 1000-1599 : Artis zeego is a dedicated angiography system 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 number 10280959, with serial numbers 1000-1599 |
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 | A cable inside the C-arm systems may have been routed in an inappropriate manner. Improper routing of the cable may result in increased wear over time. Without additional measures, the potential exists for a cable inside the C-arm to break which could result in restricted functionality or system failure and an ongoing procedure could be terminated. Additionally, a subgroup of affected C-arm systems will receive a replacement of the cable harness. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
Action | Siemens sent an " Important Safety Information " letter dated September 23, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Siemens will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Our service organization will contact with you to schedule an appointment to perform the corrective action. Please feel free to contact our service organization for an earlier appointment.
Please observe this safety notice and comply with the corresponding measure until the update has been fully completed. For further questions, please call (610) 219-6300. |
Quantity in Commerce | 164 |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico. |
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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