FDA (Devices) recall action 90771
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Siemens has become aware of a potential hardware issue with Artis Q, Artis Q.zen, Artis pheno and Artis icono systems with a specific lot of X-ray tubes. In rare cases, if the error detection mechanism fails, it will not be possible to release X-ray any longer until system shutdown.
The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.
Siemens has recalled Artis icono X-ray imaging systems due to a potential hardware issue affecting a specific lot of X-ray tubes. If the error detection mechanism fails, the system cannot release X-rays until it is shut down.
Siemens has recalled Artis Q and Artis Q.zen X-ray imaging systems due to a potential X-ray tube hardware defect. In rare cases, if error detection fails, the system will not be able to release X-ray until shut down; 1,389 units are affected globally.
Siemens is recalling certain X-ray imaging systems due to a potential hardware issue with the error detection mechanism. In rare cases, this could prevent X-ray emission until system shutdown.