Siemens recalls specific AXIOM Artis angiography systems due to potential coolant leaks that could damage the imaging detector. Affected models include 7412807, 7413078, 7728392. Patients may need to cancel procedures or switch systems.
Certain systems may have leaking of the plastic coolant couplings, the liquid can enter into the flat panel detector leading to a failure of the detector. It may be necessary to cancel or restart the treatment or transfer the patient to an alternate or another system.
Siemens is recalling certain AXIOM Artis angiography x-ray systems because plastic coolant couplings might leak, causing the imaging detector to fail. This could require canceling procedures or transferring patients to another system.
Leaking plastic coolant couplings can introduce liquid into the flat panel detector, causing it to malfunction. This may require canceling treatments or moving patients to alternative systems during procedures.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled AXIOM Artis systems, particularly those performing angiography on patients. Patients undergoing procedures with these systems are at risk of interrupted imaging.
Check for model numbers 7412807, 7413078, or 7728392 on the system. Serial numbers listed include 35061, 35054, 35098, and others as detailed in the recall notice.
Identify the model number on the system to confirm if it's one of the recalled numbers: 7412807, 7413078, or 7728392.
Reach out to your healthcare facility to determine if they need to cancel procedures or transfer patients to another system.
Model numbers 7412807, 7413078, and 7728392 are affected.
Contact your healthcare facility to see if they need to cancel procedures or transfer patients to another system.
The recall does not specify a fix; the facility may need to cancel procedures or switch systems.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Medical Solutions to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1150-2018 — Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions Hello, I own a Siemens Medical Solutions that is covered by recall Z-1150-2018 from Siemens Medical Solutions. 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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