The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2257-2020·Announced 2020-06-10

Siemens ARTIS icono X-Ray Systems Recalled for Incorrect Vessel Quantification

Siemens is recalling five ARTIS icono X-ray systems because software may fail to detect vessels or provide incorrect measurements, potentially leading to wrong diagnoses.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk medical device defects.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling five units of the ARTIS icono interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (Model Number 11327600). The recall involves systems equipped with Quantification Application Software (QVA/QCA) on a standalone XWP computer. The affected serial numbers are 180014, 180015, 180018, 180019, and 180029.

The recall is due to a software defect where the Quantification Application may fail to detect blood vessels or provide incorrect quantification of vessel detection when used on DSA images. This malfunction could result in an incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment of the patient.

The affected units were distributed in Arizona, Illinois, Utah, and Wisconsin. Healthcare facilities should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions on how to address the software issue.

The recalled product

Product
ARTIS icono systems with Quantification Application SW (QVA/QCA) on a standalone XWP computer, an interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Number: 11327600
Affected units
5

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: 180014 180015 180018 180019 180029

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

See all →