Cl II Siemens Artis zee/ zeego systems

Company:Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Date of Enforcement Report: 7/1/2015
Class lI:

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. 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. .Recall Number Z-1846-2015

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/MANUFACTURER
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA on 5/22/2015 Voluntary: Firm Initiated recall is ongoing

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
475

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide

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