Siemens recalls Artis Q Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems with specific model numbers due to potential temperature control issues that could cause system malfunctions when unpowered for extended periods.
Temperature of the detector may fall out of its designed working range (cool down) due to incorrectly configured temperature control unit. This unintentional system behavior may occur while the unit is powered down for long periods (e.g. at night).
Siemens is recalling certain Artis Q Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems because the temperature control unit may malfunction when the unit is unpowered for long periods, like overnight. This could lead to the detector operating outside its designed temperature range, potentially causing system errors or shutdowns.
The temperature control unit may not function correctly when the system is unpowered for extended periods, such as overnight. This can cause the detector to operate outside its designed temperature range, potentially leading to system errors or shutdowns during use.
Medical professionals using the Artis Q Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems with the listed model numbers are most at risk. Patients using these systems for imaging procedures may also be affected if the system malfunctions.
Check if your Artis Q Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System has model numbers listed in the provided recall notice (e.g., 10848280, 10848281, etc.). The system may have been sold with these specific model numbers.
Identify your system's model numbers from the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if it is affected.
The temperature control unit may malfunction when the system is unpowered for extended periods, such as overnight, causing the detector to operate outside its designed temperature range.
Check if your Artis Q Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System has model numbers listed in the provided recall notice (e.g., 10848280, 10848281, etc.).
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Siemens directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3189-2018 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-3189-2018 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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