CLASS II Device recall · Reported 6 Sep 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Artis zee/zeego and Artis Q/Q.zen system, x-ray recalled
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling Artis zee/zeego and Artis Q/Q.zen system, x-ray, angiographic Axiom Artis zee and Q/Q.zen, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Feb 2016 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-3097-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77908
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Malvern, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 29 Aug 2017
- Reported
- 6 Sep 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Aug 2017 | Classified by FDA | +558 days |
| 6 Sep 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +8 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 a leak in the cooling system, fluids could potentially seep into the equipment cabinet. Loss of coolant can results in a cooling system failure and subsequent system failure. This leek can occur sporadically in affected systems.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Artis zee/zeego and Artis Q/Q.zen system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen 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. Procedures that can be performed with the AXIOM Artis-zee/zeego and Q/Q.zen family include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. AXIOM Artis zee/zeego and Q/Q.zen can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis
Where it was distributed
Nationwide Distribution
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Due to a leak in the cooling system, fluids could potentially seep into the equipment cabinet. Loss of coolant can results in a cooling system failure and subsequent system failure. This leek can occur sporadically in affected systems.
Which lots are affected?
Artis zee multi-purpose - Serial number: 157660 158170 130017 157698 158108 157657 157988 157690 158091 157616 157710 158132 157677 157615 157700 157977 157602 158183 157642 158121 157975 157969 157579 157573 157650 157671 157713 158080 130013 157928 157696 157989 157644 157648 157999 158066 158180 158032 158134 130019 157601 157992 157625 158079 157600 157604 157634 157635 158081 158104 158105 158056 157965 157570 157658 157594 158027 157706 158042 157674 157907 158043 157668 158019 157692 157936 157984 158113 157707 157708 157661 157688 158136 157987 158028 157702 158191 158138 158126 157704 158186 157667 158133 157645
Where was it sold?
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.
Other products in this recall event
11 other products · FDA event 77908This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Artis zee/zeego and Artis Q/Q.zen system, x-ray recalled.
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