Siemens Artis zee X-Ray Systems Recalled for Ceiling Support Screw Failure
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.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect 'can result in severe injuries to patients and operating personnel,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 63 units of the Siemens Artis zee floor -Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (Model Number: 10094135). The recall also covers Artis Q, Artis Pheno, or Artis Icono systems equipped with a DCS Extended or DCS Movable. The affected units were distributed nationwide.
The recall is due to a defect in the screwed connection joining the pivot bearing to the ceiling-mounted support. Individual screws in this connection may work loose or snap off. This failure can result in severe injuries to patients and operating personnel.
Healthcare facilities should identify affected units by checking the serial numbers listed in the recall notice. Siemens is the recalling firm and is responsible for addressing the defect.
The recalled product
- Product
- Siemens Artis zee floor -Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Number: 10094135
- Manufacturer
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- Affected units
- 63
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 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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