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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1901-2019·Announced 2019-07-10

Siemens Artis X-Ray Systems Recalled Due to Ceiling Mount Screw Failure Risk

Siemens is recalling two Artis Q zeego 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 high-risk structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling two units of the Siemens Artis Q zeego Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (Model Number: 10848283). The affected units have serial numbers 117309 and 117125. These systems were distributed nationwide.

The recall is due to a potential 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 could result in severe injuries to patients and operating personnel.

The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers, such as whether to stop using the equipment immediately or contact the manufacturer. Users of these specific serial numbers should verify their equipment status with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens Artis Q zeego ---Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Number: 10848283
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Serial Numbers: 117309 117125

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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