Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published September 24, 2021
Siemens Artis zeego X-Ray System Software Error Risk
Siemens recalls Artis zeego fluoroscopy systems with specific software models due to potential incorrect patient image rotation causing treatment errors.
Software error, the software can produce an incorrect interpretation of the table rotation if the table has been rotated by more than 4degrees in either direction. This can cause the 3D image reconstruction to be shown rotated by up to 5 degrees relative to the patient and to be used inappropriately by the system and result in incorrect treatment of the patient
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📍Recalling firmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc40 Liberty Blvd · Malvern, PA 19355-1418
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Siemens is recalling Artis zeego fluoroscopy systems with certain software models because a software error can cause the system to show incorrectly rotated 3D images of patients. This may lead to improper treatment decisions if the table is rotated more than 4 degrees. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61753-siemens-artis-zeego-x-ray-system-software-error-risk.
“Siemens Artis zeego X-Ray System Software Error Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61753-siemens-artis-zeego-x-ray-system-software-error-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0200-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0200-2022%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on September 24, 2021, that Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling Artis zeego Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems due to a software error that can cause incorrect patient treatment. The agency stated the hazard involves inaccurate image reconstruction relative to the patient.
Configuration: Artis zeego systems with Artis patient table and AppSW VD20C/VD20N
Units affected: 43 US
The hazard
According to the FDA, a software error can produce an incorrect interpretation of the table rotation if the table has been rotated by more than 4 degrees in either direction. This causes the 3D image reconstruction to be shown rotated by up to 5 degrees relative to the patient and may result in incorrect treatment of the patient.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has 182 other recalls on record since June 6, 2017. Other recent recalls include a loose screws risk for the Siemens ARTIS icono Ceiling Monitor (June 8, 2026), a loss of movement risk for the Siemens ARTIS icono ceiling (May 20, 2026), and an inaccurate 3D scan risk for the Siemens ARTIS Pheno VE30A/VE40A (March 12, 2026). Similar recent recalls of imaging systems include Philips Azurion System Software R3.1 causing imaging loss (December 12, 2025), Philips Azurion Systems R3.0 software issues risking image loss and system failures (December 8, 2025), and Philips Azurion 5 M12 System Software recalls involving unexpected table movement risk (January 26, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Artis zeego system with serial numbers 10280959, 10502505, or 10848283. Also verify the software models: syngo X Workplace 10281061, 10281299, 10502522, or Syngo Application Software 10848815.
Brand
Siemens
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
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Verify your system's software version matches the listed models to determine if it's affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 47 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0200-2022 (September 24, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0200-2022 to see it in context.
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