Siemens Axiom Artis Medical Imaging Devices: Potential Liquid Entry Hazard
Siemens recalls specific Axiom Artis models due to potential liquid entry. Affected units may have internal damage from liquid exposure. Consumers should contact Siemens for details.
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What happened, in plain English
Siemens is recalling certain Axiom Artis medical imaging devices because they may allow liquid entry, which could cause internal damage. This issue does not pose an immediate risk of injury but requires attention to prevent potential malfunctions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73933-siemens-axiom-artis-medical-imaging-devices-potential-liquid-entry-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73933-siemens-axiom-artis-medical-imaging-devices-potential-liquid-entry-hazard · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0708-2018
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“Siemens Axiom Artis Medical Imaging Devices: Potential Liquid Entry Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73933-siemens-axiom-artis-medical-imaging-devices-potential-liquid-entry-hazard. Based on FDA recall #Z-0708-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0708-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Liquid entry into the device could cause internal damage, potentially leading to malfunctions. This hazard does not involve immediate injury risks but may affect device performance and safety.
Who’s affected
Medical imaging equipment users and owners of the specific Axiom Artis models listed in the recall. Patients and healthcare providers using these devices are most at risk if liquid enters the system.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the model numbers listed in the recall: 5904433, 5904441, 5904649, 5904656, 5917054, 7007755, 7008605, 7412807, 7413078, 7555357, 7555373, 7727717, 7728350, 7728392, 10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10094142, 10094143, 10280959, 10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848353, 10848354, 10848355.
- Brand
Siemens- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
U.S. Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| Z-0706-2018 | Artis Q and Q.Zen, Model Numbers:10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848353 & 10848355; 10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10094142, 10094143, 10280959, 10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848353, 10848354, 10848355, 5904433, 5904441, 5904649, 5904656, 5917054, 7007755, 7008605, 7412807, 7413078, 7555357, 7555373, 7727717, 7728350, 7728392 |
| Z-0707-2018 | Artis Zee and Zeego, Model Numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10094142, 10094143, 10280959, 10848283 & 10848354; 10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10094142, 10094143, 10280959, 10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848353, 10848354, 10848355, 5904433, 5904441, 5904649, 5904656, 5917054, 7007755, 7008605, 7412807, 7413078, 7555357, 7555373, 7727717, 7728350, 7728392 |
| Z-0708-2018 | Axiom Artis, Model Numbers: 5904433, 5904441, 5904649, 5904656, 5917054, 7007755, 7008605, 7412807, 7413078, 7555357, 7555373, 7727717, 7728350 & 7728392; 10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10094142, 10094143, 10280959, 10848280, 10848281, 10848282, 10848353, 10848354, 10848355, 5904433, 5904441, 5904649, 5904656, 5917054, 7007755, 7008605, 7412807, 7413078, 7555357, 7555373, 7727717, 7728350, 7728392 |
What to do — step by step
Check Model Numbers
Identify your Axiom Artis model number to confirm if it is affected by this recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 23 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my Axiom Artis device?
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation of use. However, you should check if your model is affected and contact Siemens for further instructions.
What should I do if my device is affected?
Contact Siemens directly to determine the next steps for your specific model. The recall does not include a remedy for affected devices.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0708-2018 (June 6, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0708-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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