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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1896-2019·Announced 2019-07-10

Siemens Artis X-Ray Systems Recalled for Ceiling Mount Screw Failure

Siemens is recalling 120 Artis X-Ray systems because ceiling-mounted 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 risk of severe harm.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 120 units of the Siemens Artis zee biplane-Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (Model Number: 10094141). The recall also covers Artis Q, Artis Pheno, and 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 have the potential to work loose or snap off. If this occurs, it can result in severe injuries to patients and operating personnel.

Healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for instructions on how to address the defect. The source text does not specify a specific action for consumers, as these are professional medical devices.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens Artis zee biplane-Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Number: 10094141
Affected units
120

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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