FDA (Devices) recall action 83082
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Artis Zee, Artis Q, Artis Pheno or Artis Icono systems equipped with a DCS Extended or DCS Movable, the potential exists for individual screws of the screwed connection joining the pivot bearing to the ceiling-mounted support to work loose or snap off, can result in severe injuries to patients and operating personnel
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The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.
Siemens is recalling 73 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling-mounted support screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury.
Siemens is recalling 11 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling-mounted support screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling 276 Artis zee ceiling-mounted X-ray systems because screws joining the pivot bearing to the ceiling support may work loose or snap off, posing a risk of severe injury.
Siemens is recalling eight Artis X-ray systems because screws on the ceiling-mounted support may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling 12 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling-mounted support screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling 120 Artis X-Ray systems because ceiling-mounted support screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling 131 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling mount screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling 63 Artis zee X-ray systems because ceiling support screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling 15 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling mount screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling two Artis Q zeego X-ray systems because ceiling-mounted support screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.
Siemens is recalling eight Artis fluoroscopic X-ray systems because screws on the ceiling-mounted support may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury.
Siemens is recalling 29 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling mount screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury to patients and staff.