Recall Z-1846-2015— Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, initiated 2015-05-22, terminated 2016-12-13. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K141574. Product: Artis zee/ zeego systems; Product Usage: Usage: Artis zee/ zeego systems are dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. .. Reason: There exists a possible position sensor fault in the swivel base axis not being detected by the system software. When moving, the system could potentially exceed its usual speed, resulting in a collision. No injuries reported..

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-05-22
Terminated
2016-12-13
Firm location
Malvern, PA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Artis zee/ zeego systems; Product Usage: Usage: Artis zee/ zeego systems are dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. .

Reason for recall

There exists a possible position sensor fault in the swivel base axis not being detected by the system software. When moving, the system could potentially exceed its usual speed, resulting in a collision. No injuries reported.

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