Siemens recalls Artis zee multi-purpose X-ray systems with software VD12-angiography that may cause short procedure delays if SID lift movement is activated during imaging. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
If SID (source-to-image distance) lift movement is activated and x-ray shall be released simultaneously; x-ray is not possible and the message No x-ray, try again is displayed, may result in a short delay in procedure
Siemens is recalling Artis zee multi-purpose X-ray systems with software VD12-angiography due to a potential delay in procedures when certain movements are activated. This could cause minor delays in medical imaging but does not pose a serious injury risk.
If the source-to-image distance (SID) lift movement is activated and the X-ray is released at the same time, the system may display a message saying 'No x-ray, try again' instead of performing the imaging. This causes a short delay in the procedure but does not cause injury.
Medical facilities using the affected Siemens Artis zee systems with specific serial numbers are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures on these systems may experience brief delays.
Check for serial numbers: 159010, 159015, 159021, 159024, 159025, 159026, 159028, 159030, 159032, 159034, 159037, 159038, 159041, 159042, 159046, 159047, 159049, 159054, 159058, 159065. The systems were sold starting November 15, 2021.
Verify your system's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
No, the recall only causes a short delay in procedures and does not pose a serious injury risk.
Check your serial number against the list provided in the recall notice. No action is required beyond verification.
The recall was expanded on November 15, 2021.
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Subject: Recall Z-0298-2022 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-0298-2022 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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