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Class II Recall

ARTIS pheno-Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Mate

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for ARTIS pheno-Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imag by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Reason: Due to a hardware issue in the cable connectors of the system generator, a thermal overload in the cable connections may occur when performing excessi.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2361-2023

Action Date

2023-08-16

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

ARTIS pheno-Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 10849000

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 4056869149325 Serial Numbers: Serial 164840 164851 164854 164853 164855 164856 164833 164836 164845 164850

Quantity Affected: 10 units

Reason for Recall

Due to a hardware issue in the cable connectors of the system generator, a thermal overload in the cable connections may occur when performing excessive fluoroscopy/acquisitions, a burning smell may be detectable coming from the generator cabinet and the system may lose the imaging functionality of the corresponding plane and result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-06-19

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 208 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc has 277 FDA actions in our database, including 173 recalls and 104 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc have FDA actions?

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc has 277 FDA actions in our database, including 173 recalls and 104 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2361-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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