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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1903-2019·Announced 2019-07-10

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

Siemens is recalling 15 Artis X-ray systems because ceiling mount 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' reports, warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 15 units of the Siemens Artis Q.zen ceiling-Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model Number 10848354. The recall also covers Artis Zee, Artis Q, Artis Pheno, or Artis Icono systems equipped with a DCS Extended or DCS Movable.

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.

The affected units were distributed nationwide. Specific serial numbers for the recalled units are listed in the agency's official record. Users should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for instructions on how to address this defect.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens Artis Q.zen ceiling-Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Number: 10848354
Affected units
15

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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