Siemens recalls Artis zee floor, ceiling, and multi-purpose X-ray systems that may only boot into backup mode after abrupt shutdowns, requiring treatment cancellation or alternative systems.
In rare cases, the system may only boot into backup mode after an abrupt shutdown and not reach full operating mode. This may result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system.
Siemens is recalling Artis zee floor, ceiling, and multi-purpose X-ray systems that may only boot into backup mode after an abrupt shutdown. This could require canceling clinical treatments or switching to alternative systems.
In rare cases, the system may only boot into backup mode after an abrupt shutdown and not reach full operating mode. This could require canceling clinical treatments or continuing on alternative systems.
Healthcare facilities using Artis zee floor, ceiling, or multi-purpose X-ray systems with specific serial numbers are affected. Medical staff and patients using these systems may face treatment delays or interruptions.
Check for Artis zee floor, ceiling, or multi-purpose X-ray systems with serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The systems are identified by specific UDI-DI numbers and serial numbers provided in the recall details.
Verify if the system boots into full operating mode after shutdown or only into backup mode.
Artis zee floor, ceiling, and multi-purpose X-ray systems with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check if your system has a serial number from the list provided in the recall notice for Artis zee floor, ceiling, or multi-purpose models.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens directly for guidance on system status and potential actions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1040-2023 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1040-2023 from Siemens. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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