AXIOM Artis MP/Artis dMP and Artis zee Multipurpose. Angiographic x-ray system.
FDA Recall Z-2233-2010 · Posted 2010-08-16
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Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIZI
Date Initiated2010-07-13
Date Terminated2012-07-05
Product Quantity131 units
Reason for Recall
The Axiom Artis MP, Artis dMP or Artis zee Multipurpose C-arm gearbox can become damaged. If the gearbox is damaged, the C-arm may tilt away when being repositioned and collide with nearby objects in its range of motion.
Firm Action
Siemens has issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice: Customer Safety Information to consignees with Update Instructions AX033/10/S. This letter informed customers of the issue, and provides an Addendum to the User Manual. The Update Instructions describe the process for installation of an additional clamping mechanism provided by Siemens into the existing system, which will be activated if the gearbox is damaged. If activated, the clamping machanism will prevent the C-arm from tilting away, stop regular operation, and alert the operator to check the system and repair the gearbox damage.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution: States of AL, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
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.
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