Siemens recalls Artis Zee angiography systems with serial numbers 138260, 138221, etc. due to risk of tabletop getting stuck after collision sensor activation during use. Affected units may need repair or replacement.
In affected Artis systems the movement of the floating tabletop may be blocked after a collision sensor has been activated during system movement.
Siemens is recalling Artis Zee angiography systems that could have a floating tabletop stuck after a collision sensor activates during use. This might cause the system to malfunction or stop working properly.
The floating tabletop in affected systems can become blocked after a collision sensor is triggered during movement. This might cause the system to malfunction or stop working properly, potentially delaying procedures or causing imaging issues.
Medical professionals using Siemens Artis Zee angiography systems with specific serial numbers are affected. Patients undergoing procedures with these systems may be at risk if the tabletop gets stuck.
Check for serial numbers listed: 138260, 138221, 138259, 138250, 138268, 138266, 124286, 125245, 148402, 148401, 148384, 148390, 147249, 148393, 148411, 148400, 148358, 148361, 148397, 148392, 148382, 148363, 148375, 155237, 155203, 155226, 155227, 155235, 131235.
Look for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your system is affected.
The floating tabletop may become blocked after a collision sensor activates during system movement, which could cause the system to malfunction or stop working.
Check if your system has one of the specific serial numbers listed: 138260, 138221, 138259, 138250, 138268, 138266, 124286, 125245, 148402, 148401, 148384, 148390, 147249, 148393, 148411, 148400, 148358, 148361, 148397, 148392, 148382, 148363, 148375, 155237, 155203, 155226, 155227, 155235, 131235.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1339-2019 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1339-2019 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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