Siemens recalls AXIOM Artis angiography systems with Laird Cooling Unit (Material #7555118) due to defective sealing causing coolant to enter electrical parts, potentially causing sudden shutdowns during procedures.
Due to a defective sealing, coolant may inflow into the electrical parts of the system cabinet, which could cause a short circuit and cause the system to shut down suddenly during an ongoing procedure
Siemens is recalling AXIOM Artis angiography systems with Laird Cooling Unit (Material #7555118) because a defective seal could let coolant into electrical components, causing sudden shutdowns during medical procedures. This poses a risk of interrupted imaging or potential safety issues for patients and staff during critical procedures.
A defective seal in the cooling unit allows coolant to flow into the electrical components of the system cabinet. This can cause a short circuit that may lead to sudden shutdowns during ongoing medical procedures, potentially interrupting critical imaging or interventions.
Medical facilities using the AXIOM Artis angiography system with Laird Cooling Unit (Material #7555118) are affected. Patients and medical staff during procedures are at risk if the system shuts down unexpectedly.
Check for the AXIOM Artis angiography system with Laird Cooling Unit (Material #7555118). This model is used for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.
Verify if the system has experienced sudden shutdowns during procedures after the recall date.
The recall is due to a defective seal in the cooling unit that can allow coolant to enter electrical components, causing short circuits and sudden shutdowns during procedures.
The official recall notice does not specify a fix or remedy for this issue.
Check for the AXIOM Artis angiography system with Laird Cooling Unit (Material #7555118) used for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.
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Subject: Recall Z-2525-2018 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-2525-2018 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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