The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1246-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Siemens Artis Icono Angiography Systems Pose Electric Shock Risk

Siemens Artis icono angiography systems may pose electric shock risk if protective grounding is interrupted. Affected units sold nationwide; users should verify equipment grounding integrity.

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: FDA Class II medical device with electrical shock hazard. No illnesses or injuries reported; the hazard is conditional and theoretical. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury receive a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 13 Artis icono floor-angiography systems used for diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures due to a potential electrical shock hazard.

The hazard occurs if the protective earth (electrical ground) connection is interrupted while an additional electrical fault is present. Under these conditions, the system may fail to detect the fault current, potentially allowing electrical shock if a person contacts metallic parts of the equipment.

Affected healthcare facilities with these systems should contact the manufacturer immediately. The recalled systems were distributed nationwide. Facilities should verify protective grounding integrity and follow manufacturer instructions for corrective measures.

The recalled product

Product
Artis icono floor-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures SMN: 11327700
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Hazard
  • electrical-shock
  • ground-fault

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.