Siemens recalls Artis zee ceiling X-ray machines with model 10094137 due to risk of overheating and system shutdown if coolant level drops below a certain level.
If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".
Siemens is recalling Artis zee ceiling X-ray machines with model number 10094137. If the coolant level drops too low, the X-ray tube may overheat, causing the system to shut down and prevent further damage.
If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, the X-ray tube may overheat. This causes the system to display a message saying 'TUBE HOT, have a break' and then block X-ray production to prevent damage.
Healthcare facilities using Siemens Artis zee ceiling X-ray machines with model number 10094137 are affected. Medical staff and patients using these machines are at risk if the coolant level drops too low.
Check for the model number 10094137 on the Artis zee ceiling X-ray machine. The serial numbers listed in the recall notice include 146669 and other numbers from the provided list.
Verify the coolant level in the cooling circuit to ensure it is above the safe threshold.
Watch for the system displaying 'TUBE HOT, have a break' or 'NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT' messages.
Model number 10094137.
The system displays 'TUBE HOT, have a break' and then blocks X-ray production to prevent damage.
Check for the model number 10094137 and the serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0968-2022 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-0968-2022 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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