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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1900-2019·Announced 2019-07-10

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

Siemens is recalling 73 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling-mounted support screws may loosen or snap, posing a risk of severe injury.

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' reports or risk of significant injury, warranting a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 73 units of the Siemens Artis Q biplane Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (Model Number 10848282). The recall also covers Artis Zee, Artis Pheno, and Artis Icono systems equipped with a DCS Extended or DCS Movable. These devices were distributed nationwide.

The recall is due to a defect where individual screws in the connection joining the pivot bearing to the ceiling-mounted support 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 official recall notice. Siemens is the recalling firm and is responsible for managing the corrective actions for these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens Artis Q biplane---Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Number: 10848282
Affected units
73

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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