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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2031-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Siemens Artis zee Biplane Recalled for Generator Power Supply Tolerance Issue

Siemens is recalling 268 Artis zee biplanes because a power supply tolerance issue may cause generator failure, preventing X-ray production during procedures.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a functional failure that prevents X-ray production during procedures, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 268 units of the Artis zee biplane, Model Number 10094141. The recall is due to a tolerance issue in the power supply of the generator control that may cause the generator A100 to fail.

When this failure occurs, the X-ray tube is not supplied with the required voltage, making it impossible to produce X-rays. The issue occurs sporadically and may happen during an ongoing procedure. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States.

Healthcare facilities should identify affected units by checking the serial numbers listed in the recall notice. Siemens is the recalling firm and is responsible for addressing the defect.

The recalled product

Product
Artis zee biplane, Model Number 10094141
Affected units
268

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 23 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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Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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