The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0172-2014·Announced 2013-11-20

Siemens Artis zee X-ray Systems Recalled for Collimator Filter Dislocation

Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 17 Artis zee X-ray systems because a scatter radiation filter inside the card collimator may dislocate.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a potential mechanical defect that could affect radiation safety, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or fatalities, placing it in the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' category.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 17 Artis zee systems X-ray, angiographic systems. The affected units are model numbers 10094135, 10094137, and 10094141 equipped with a card collimator from a specific lot.

The recall was initiated because a dislocation of the scatter radiation filter inside the card collimator may occur. This potential issue was identified by the firm.

The affected devices were distributed in the United States, including the states of Arizona, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Iowa, West Virginia, Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma, California, Arkansas, Montana, New York, Kansas, and Connecticut.

The recalled product

Product
Artis zee systems x-ray, angiographic system
Affected units
17

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • model numbers 10094135
  • 10094137
  • and 10094141 equipped with a card collimator from a specific lot

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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