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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1905-2019·Announced 2019-07-10

Siemens Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems Recalled for Potential Screw Failure

Siemens is recalling eight Artis fluoroscopic X-ray systems because screws on the ceiling-mounted support 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 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 severe harm.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling eight Siemens Artis pheno Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems (Model Number: 10849000). The recall covers systems equipped with a DCS Extended or DCS Movable. The affected units were distributed nationwide.

The recall is due to a potential defect where individual screws in the connection joining the pivot bearing to the ceiling-mounted support may work loose or snap off. This failure could result in severe injuries to patients and operating personnel.

The specific serial numbers for the affected units are 164021, 164053, 164055, 164054, 164088, 164140, 164113, and 164069. Healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for instructions on how to address this issue.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens Artis pheno-Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Number: 10849000
Affected units
8

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: 164021 164053 164055 164054 164088 164140 164113 164069

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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