The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1497-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

Siemens Artis Angiography Systems Recalled for Software Movement Blockage

Siemens is recalling Artis angiography systems because a software issue could block stand and table movements.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a functional defect in a medical device that could impede patient positioning, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling specific models of the Artis zee and Artis zeego angiography systems. The affected models include the Artis zee Biplane, Artis zee Ceiling, Artis zee Floor, and Artis zeego.

The recall is due to a software issue that could potentially cause the stand and table movements to be blocked. This defect affects the mechanical operation of the imaging equipment.

A total of 1,452 units are affected worldwide, with 638 units distributed in the United States. The products were distributed nationwide in the US. Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions on how to address this software issue.

The recalled product

Product
Artis zee Biplane, Model No. 10094141; Artis zee Ceiling, Model No. 10094137; Artis zee Floor, Model No. 10094135; Artis zeego, Model No. 10280959 Product Usage: Artis is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interve

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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