Siemens recalls Artis One fluoroscopy systems with missing or incorrectly installed snap rings that could cause tabletop carriage to slide to floor. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Certain patient table systems may have a missing or incorrectly installed snap ring that could cause the bolt to slide out of its base and the tabletop carriage to slide to the floor.
Siemens is recalling Artis One fluoroscopic x-ray systems and patient tables that may have a missing or incorrectly installed snap ring. This could cause the tabletop to slide to the floor, potentially leading to injury during medical procedures.
A missing or incorrectly installed snap ring can cause the bolt to slide out of its base. This may allow the tabletop carriage to slide to the floor during use, potentially causing injury to patients or staff during medical procedures.
Healthcare facilities using the Artis One system for medical procedures, particularly those involving pediatric or obese patients. Staff and patients at high risk during procedures where the table is moved.
Check if your Artis One fluoroscopy system has serial numbers: 82044, 82105, 82070, 82213, 82054, 82040, 82038, 82205, 82065, 82267, 82108, 82010, 82039, 82109, 82102, or 82066.
Inspect the patient table for a missing or incorrectly installed snap ring that could allow the tabletop to slide to the floor.
A missing or incorrectly installed snap ring could cause the bolt to slide out of its base, allowing the tabletop carriage to slide to the floor during use.
Serial numbers: 82044, 82105, 82070, 82213, 82054, 82040, 82038, 82205, 82065, 82267, 82108, 82010, 82039, 82109, 82102, 82066.
No, but you should check for the missing snap ring and contact Siemens if you have an affected unit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1148-2018 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1148-2018 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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