Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published October 12, 2021
Siemens Artis pheno Software VE20C Recall: Potential Image Corruption and System Shutdowns
Siemens recalls Artis pheno diagnostic imaging angiography systems with software VE20C (model 10849000) due to four software issues that may cause image corruption, system shutdowns, or inability to perform X-rays during procedures.
Four potential software issues with Artis pheno and Artis icono systems with software VE20C: 1. Updated calibration data not saved with measurement after scene+/-; 2. No x-ray possible, system shutdown/restart might be required during intervention; 3. Corrupted Image during Roadmap; 4. Unintended shutdown of Imaging System with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) option
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Siemens is recalling Artis pheno diagnostic imaging systems with software VE20C (model 10849000) because four software issues could lead to corrupted images, system shutdowns, or inability to take X-rays during procedures. This affects medical facilities using these systems for angiography imaging. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61693-siemens-artis-pheno-software-ve20c-recall-potential-image-corruption-and.
“Siemens Artis pheno Software VE20C Recall: Potential Image Corruption and System Shutdowns.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61693-siemens-artis-pheno-software-ve20c-recall-potential-image-corruption-and. Based on FDA recall #Z-0515-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0515-2022%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Oct. 12, 2021, that Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. voluntarily recalled Artis pheno diagnostic imaging angiography systems with software VE20C due to potential software issues. The agency issued recall number Z-0515-2022 for the Class II device.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Siemens
Product: Artis pheno with software VE20C diagnostic imaging angiography system
According to the FDA, four potential software issues exist with the Artis pheno and Artis icono systems using software VE20C. These include updated calibration data not saving with measurement after scene+/-, inability to take x-rays requiring system shutdown or restart during intervention, corrupted images during Roadmap, and unintended shutdown of the imaging system when using the UPS option.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has 182 other recalls on record since June 6, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Philips Azurion Systems R3.0 Software Issues (Dec. 8, 2025), Philips Azurion System Software R3.1 May Cause Imaging Loss (Dec. 12, 2025), and Philips Allura Cardio Vascular-Allura Centron X-Ray System Recall (June 17, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Artis pheno system has software VE20C and model number 10849000. The recall includes specific serial numbers (164711-164728) and UDI code 04056869046877.
Brand
Siemens
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 3 products
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Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
Z-0515-2022
Artis pheno with software VE20C- diagnostic imaging angiography system Model: 10849000; Serial Numbers: 164719 164712 164722 164723 164728 164711 164718 164703 164721 164726 164724 164725 UDI: 04056869046877
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0515-2022 (October 12, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0515-2022 to see it in context.
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