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Artis Q.zen biplane, Model Number 10848355 recallZ-0980-2022 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · initiated Feb 23, 2022

Open, Classified

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Why it was recalled

If the coolant level in the cooling circuit drops below a certain level, this may result in a situation in which the X-ray tube is no longer sufficiently cooled and the system will display the message "TUBE HOT, have a break". Several minutes later the system will block X-ray to prevent further damage and display the message "NO XRAY: TUBE TOO HOT".

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification letter dated 2/23/22 was sent to customers. Which steps have to be taken by the user to avoid the possible risks associated with this problem? As also described in the Operator Manual, we recommend that the system operator checks the water level of the cooling circuit at least every three months and refills water, if necessary: 1. Open the filling gland of the cooling unit. The water surface must be clearly visible above the cooling ribs. 2. Replenish with water (drinking water quality) if cooling liquid is lacking. Please inform the service technician in case of lacking cooling liquid. How will the corrective action be implemented and what is the efficiency of the corrective actions? The tube cooling unit will be equipped with a water level sensor and the software will be updated accordingly. In case the coolant level drops below a certain threshold the following message will be displayed: Tube cooling water level low: Refill as per Operator Manual . Siemens will correct the error with a hardware and software update via Update Instruction AX002/20/S and AX004/20/S. Our service organization will contact you shortly to arrange a date to perform this corrective action. Please feel free to contact our service organization for an earlier appointment at 1-800-888-7436. We do not consider it necessary to re-examine any patients in relation to the issues described above. Following the correction, the cause is eliminated, and any recurrence of this potential fault is prevented. Acknowledge Receipt of this Safety Advisory Notice Please review, understand, and confirm acknowledgement of the information and instructions outlined in this Urgent Safety Advisory Notice. By signing this document, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the content therein. If you have received this notification by email via Adobe EchoSign, kindly sign with your digital signature to acknowledge that you have read and understand t

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0980-2022
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Feb 23, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Apr 21, 2022
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Quantity
69 systems
Product code
OWB
FDA submissions
K181407
Distribution
US Nationwide.

Product description

Artis Q.zen biplane, Model Number 10848355

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI: 4056869010038; Serial Numbers: 123225 123245 123026 123043 123031 123053 123202 123050 123248 123008 123255 123252 123259 123035 123211 123247 123011 123003 123032 123208 123209 123231 123246 123254 123025 123036 123220 123221 123222 123206 123207 123268 123240 123262 123265 123219 123505 123213 123250 123251 123022 123229 123205 123502 123201 123023 123024 123224 123232 123233 123234 123501 123027 123049 123249 123055 123056 123037 123264 123010 123046 123052 123200 123015 123016 123244 123212 Additional Serial Numbers as of 10/4/23: 123216 123239

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

11 devices cleared under K181407 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 89860).

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