Siemens recalls Artis Icono floor-angiography systems due to potential electric shock if protective earth is interrupted and a fault current occurs. Affected units have specific serial numbers; contact Siemens for details.
if the protective earth is interrupted and an additional fault leads to a fault current, the detection of the fault current may not be ensured may cause an electric shock if a person is in contact with metallic parts of the Carm
Siemens is recalling Artis Icono floor-angiography systems that could cause electric shock if the protective earth connection is interrupted and a fault current develops. This risk applies to medical imaging equipment used in hospitals and clinics.
If the protective earth connection is broken and a fault current occurs, the system may not detect the electrical fault properly. This could lead to electric shock if a person touches metal parts of the equipment.
Healthcare facilities using Siemens Artis Icono floor-angiography systems are most at risk. Patients and staff during procedures may be exposed to electric shock if the equipment malfunctions.
Check for serial numbers: 170023, 170025, 170026, 170051, 170053, 170303, 170304, 170305, 170307, 170309, 170310, 170312. These units were sold with specific model numbers.
Look for the serial numbers listed: 170023, 170025, 170026, 170051, 170053, 170303, 170304, 170305, 170307, 170309, 170310, 170312.
If the protective earth connection is interrupted and a fault current develops, the system may not detect the electrical fault properly, potentially causing electric shock if a person touches metal parts of the equipment.
Check for the serial numbers: 170023, 170025, 170026, 170051, 170053, 170303, 170304, 170305, 170307, 170309, 170310, 170312.
The recall does not specify a remedy; contact Siemens directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1246-2022 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1246-2022 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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