Siemens recalls Artis Q.zen biplane x-ray systems with serial numbers 123200-123219 due to potential reduced image quality from C-arm vibrations. Affected units may require repair to prevent imaging errors during procedures.
Vibrations of the C-arm of the plane B may result in reduced image quality caused by the screw connection to the C-arm in the ceiling support
Siemens is recalling Artis Q.zen biplane x-ray systems with specific serial numbers because vibrations in the C-arm could cause reduced image quality. This might lead to inaccurate medical imaging during procedures, especially for critical cases like cardiac or neuro angiography.
The C-arm's screw connection to the ceiling support may vibrate during use, causing reduced image quality in x-ray procedures. This could lead to inaccurate medical imaging, potentially affecting diagnosis and treatment decisions for procedures like cardiac or neuro angiography.
Healthcare facilities using the Artis Q.zen biplane x-ray system for angiography procedures, particularly those serving pediatric or obese patients. Medical staff and patients during imaging procedures are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check if your Artis Q.zen biplane x-ray system has serial numbers starting with 123200 through 123219. The product is used for angiography procedures in hospitals and clinics.
Verify your system's serial number against the list 123200-123219 to confirm if it is affected.
The C-arm's screw connection to the ceiling support may vibrate during use, causing reduced image quality in x-ray procedures.
Cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, and other imaging procedures where accurate x-ray images are critical.
Check if your Artis Q.zen biplane has a serial number between 123200 and 123219.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0459-2019 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-0459-2019 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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