Siemens recalls Artis zee biplane systems with specific serial numbers 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 zee biplane angiography systems with certain serial numbers because vibrations in the C-arm can cause reduced image quality. This could lead to inaccurate medical imaging during procedures, especially for critical cases like cardiac or neuro interventions.
The C-arm's screw connection to the ceiling support can vibrate, causing reduced image quality during x-ray procedures. This may result in inaccurate imaging, potentially affecting diagnosis or treatment decisions for patients.
Healthcare providers using Siemens Artis zee systems for angiography procedures, particularly those involving pediatric or obese patients. The risk is highest for medical teams performing complex imaging where image accuracy is critical.
Check if your Artis zee biplane system has a serial number listed: 155122, 155149, 155151, 155105, 155148, 154671, 155126, 155131, 155132, 155119, 155121, 155118, or 155147.
Verify if your system has a serial number from the list: 155122, 155149, 155151, 155105, 155148, 154671, 155126, 155131, 155132, 155119, 155121, 155118, or 155147.
The recall is due to vibrations in the C-arm's screw connection to the ceiling support, which can cause reduced image quality during x-ray procedures.
Procedures including cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, and other imaging for pediatric or obese patients where accurate imaging is critical.
No, the recall does not require immediate stoppage. Affected units may need repair to maintain image quality.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0457-2019 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-0457-2019 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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