CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 May 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Artis systems recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling Artis systems, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 Mar 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1496-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87683
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Malvern, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Mar 2021
- FDA classified
- 26 Apr 2021
- Reported
- 5 May 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 30 Mar 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Apr 2021 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 5 May 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed to move system parts (e.g. C-Arm), Increased corrosion may lead to a malfunction of the belts which may result in limited functionality of the Artis system up to system failure. Unintended movement of the C-Arm may cause a hazardous situation to the patient, operator, or staff members and may result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Artis systems - Product Usage: an angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Model Numbers: System Material # AXIOM Artis FC 05904433; AXIOM Artis FA 05904441; AXIOM Artis MP 05904466; AXIOM Artis BC 05904649; AXIOM Artis BA 05904656; AXIOM Artis dBC Mag. Nav. 05917054; AXIOM Artis TA 07007755; AXIOM Artis dTA 07008605; AXIOM Artis dFC 07412807; AXIOM Artis dTC 07413078; AXIOM Artis dBA 07555357; AXIOM Artis dMP 07555365; AXIOM Artis dFA 07555373; AXIOM Artis dFC Mag. Nav. 07727717; AXIOM Artis TC 07728350; AXIOM Artis dBC 07728392; Artis zee floor 10094135; Artis zee ceiling 10094137; Artis zee MP 10094139; Artis zee biplane 10094141; Artis zee floor MN 10094142; Artis zee biplane MN 10094143; Artis Q floor 10848280; Artis Q ceiling 10848281; Artis Q biplane 10848282; Artis Q.zen floor 10848353; Artis Q.zen ceiling 10848354; Artis Q.zen biplane 10848355.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Due to inappropriate cleaning, some Artis systems show unexpected corrosion of visible belts which are needed to move system parts (e.g. C-Arm), Increased corrosion may lead to a malfunction of the belts which may result in limited functionality of the Artis system up to system failure. Unintended movement of the C-Arm may cause a hazardous situation to the patient, operator, or staff members and may result in a situation where it is necessary to cancel clinical treatment or to continue treatment on an alternative system
Which lots are affected?
All serial numbers
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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