Siemens recalls Artis angiography systems due to corrosion from improper cleaning, which may cause C-Arm malfunctions and patient safety risks. Affected models include Artis FC, FA, MP, and others with specific serial numbers.
Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed to move system parts (e.g. C-Arm), Increased corrosion may lead to a malfunction of the belts which may result in limited functionality of the Artis system up to system failure. Unintended movement of the C-Arm may cause a hazardous situation to the patient, operator, or staff members and may result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
Siemens is recalling Artis angiography systems because improper cleaning can cause belt corrosion, potentially leading to system malfunctions or the need to cancel treatments. This affects medical facilities using these systems for imaging and procedures.
Improper cleaning of the Artis systems can cause corrosion in the belts that move the C-Arm. This corrosion may lead to belt malfunctions, which could cause unintended C-Arm movement, potentially requiring treatment cancellation or switching to another system.
Medical facilities that use Siemens Artis systems for angiography procedures are most at risk, particularly those handling pediatric or obese patients with the listed models. The hazard primarily impacts healthcare providers and patients during imaging treatments.
Check for the model numbers listed in the recall notice: AXIOM Artis FC, FA, MP, BC, BA, dBC Mag. Nav., TA, dTA, dFC, dTC, dBA, dMP, dFA, dFC Mag. Nav., TC, dBC, zee floor, zee ceiling, zee MP, zee biplane, zee floor MN, zee biplane MN, Q floor, Q ceiling, Q biplane, Q.zen floor, Q.zen ceiling, or Q.zen biplane. All serial numbers are also affected.
Identify your Artis system model by checking the label on the equipment or the serial number provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for guidance on next steps and potential remedies.
The affected models include AXIOM Artis FC, FA, MP, BC, BA, dBC Mag. Nav., TA, dTA, dFC, dTC, dBA, dMP, dFA, dFC Mag. Nav., TC, dBC, zee floor, zee ceiling, zee MP, zee biplane, zee floor MN, zee biplane MN, Q floor, Q ceiling, Q biplane, Q.zen floor, Q.zen ceiling, and Q.zen biplane with specific serial numbers.
Improper cleaning can cause corrosion in the belts that move the C-Arm, which may lead to system malfunctions or unintended movement, potentially requiring treatment cancellation.
No, but you should check your system model and contact Siemens for guidance, as the recall requires caution rather than immediate discontinuation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1496-2021 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1496-2021 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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