AXIOM Artis (system, x-ray, angiographic) for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as cardiac and neuro angiography, general and rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
FDA Recall Z-1310-2016 · Posted None
Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAA
Date Initiated2016-02-19
Date Terminated2018-05-10
Product Quantity1757 angiography systems
Reason for Recall
Possible leak in the cooling system, fluids could potentially seep into the equipment cabinet. This leak can occur sporadically in affected systems.
Firm Action
Siemens mailed out an Important Customer Safety Notice to customers informing them of a corrective action that will be performed to prevent a possible leak in the detector cooling system of Axiom Artis and Artis zee systems. The notice stated the affected plastic couplings will be replaced with metal couplings to prevent fluid leaks. Siemen's service organization will contact each customer to arrange a date to perform the corrective action. Customers asked to call 1-800-888-7436 to schedule an appointment for the corrective action to be implemented.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.