Artis one fluoroscopic x-ray system and patient table Artis one is an angiography system developed for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed with the Arts one include cardiac angiography, neuro-angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography; multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures as well as procedures next to the table for i.e. patient extremities.

Certain patient table systems may have a missing or incorrectly installed snap ring that could cause the bolt to slide out of its base and the tabletop carriage to slide to the floor.

Siemens sent an Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter dated January 5, 2018. Siemens will conduct an inspection of all affected Artis tables and verify the correct positioning of the bolt as well as the snap rings. The letter recommends the consignees follow Please follow the standard emergency procedures they have in place in the event of system failures. It is recommended to consider reinforcing these emergency procedures until the update has been completed. The Siemens service organization will contact the consignees to arrange a date to perform the corrective action. For further questions, please call (610) 448-6461.