Siemens AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen X-ray Systems Recalled for Cooling Leak
Siemens is recalling 986 AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen angiography systems in the US due to a cooling system leak that can cause equipment failure.
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 equipment failure due to a cooling leak, which is a functional defect rather than a direct physical injury or high-risk pathogen, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or functional issues without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 986 units of the AXIOM Artis zee/zeego and Artis Q/Q.zen x-ray angiography systems in the United States. These dedicated angiography systems are used for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, including cardiac, neuro, and general angiography.
The recall is due to a leak in the cooling system that can cause fluids to seep into the equipment cabinet. Loss of coolant can result in cooling system failure and subsequent system failure. The source notes that this leak can occur sporadically in affected systems.
The affected units were distributed nationwide. Specific serial numbers for the Artis zee multi-purpose models are listed in the structured product information. Siemens is the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Artis zee/zeego and Artis Q/Q.zen system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to , pediatric and obese patients.
- Manufacturer
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- Affected units
- 986
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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