CLASS II Device recall · Reported 14 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
AArtis Q/ Q.Zen biplane Artis zee biplane recalled
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling AArtis Q/ Q.Zen biplane Artis zee biplane, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Aug 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0508-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79039
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Malvern, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Aug 2017
- FDA classified
- 2 Feb 2018
- Reported
- 14 Feb 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 24 Aug 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Feb 2018 | Classified by FDA | +162 days |
| 14 Feb 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Within a specific number of Artis zee biplane and Artis Q biplane systems, a connection in the ceiling mount consisting of 12 screws may not have been attached and fastened according to quality standards. A quality inspection will be initiated to ensure all screws in the rotation unit meet quality standards.
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Product as listed by the FDA
AArtis Q/ Q.Zen biplane Artis zee biplane Product Usage: Artis is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide Distribution
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Within a specific number of Artis zee biplane and Artis Q biplane systems, a connection in the ceiling mount consisting of 12 screws may not have been attached and fastened according to quality standards. A quality inspection will be initiated to ensure all screws in the rotation unit meet quality standards.
Which lots are affected?
10094141 10848282 10848355
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide Distribution
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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