Siemens recalls specific Artis Q floor and ceiling X-ray system Multi Display Managers due to potential electrical contact issues causing procedure interruptions. Affected models include Artis Q floor (10848280) and ceiling (10848281) units.
Artis systems containing a Multi Display Manager of a specific lot, the power distributor may lead to an increased electrical contact resistance or the interruption of electrical contact, and result in planned procedures to be terminated and performed on an alternative x-ray system
Siemens is recalling certain Multi Display Managers in their Artis Q X-ray systems because electrical contact problems might cause medical procedures to be interrupted. This could affect patients needing imaging or interventional procedures.
The Multi Display Manager's power distributor may cause increased electrical resistance or contact interruption. This could lead to medical procedures being terminated and switched to alternative X-ray systems during critical procedures.
Healthcare providers using Siemens Artis Q X-ray systems with specific Multi Display Managers are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these systems may experience interrupted imaging.
Check for the model numbers: 10848280 (Artis Q floor), 10848281 (Artis Q ceiling), 10848282 (Artis Q biplane), 10094137 (Artis zee ceiling), or 10094135 (Artis zee floor). The affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify if your Artis Q floor (10848280), ceiling (10848281), biplane (10848282), zee ceiling (10094137), or zee floor (10094135) system has the affected model.
Reach out to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions on handling the affected units.
Artis Q floor (model 10848280), Artis Q ceiling (10848281), Artis Q biplane (10848282), Artis zee ceiling (10094137), and Artis zee floor (10094135).
The Multi Display Manager's power distributor may cause increased electrical resistance or contact interruption, potentially terminating medical procedures and requiring switching to alternative X-ray systems.
No, but you should check if your unit is affected and contact Siemens for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2302-2020 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-2302-2020 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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