CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 20 Jan 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Artis zee/ zeego & Artis Q/ Q.zen Artis Pheno recalled
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling Artis zee/ zeego & Artis Q/ Q.zen Artis Pheno, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 Nov 2020 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-0656-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87026
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Malvern, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 30 Nov 2020
- FDA classified
- 11 Jan 2021
- Reported
- 20 Jan 2021
- Type
- FDA Mandated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 20 Jan 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
When the user changes frame rates from lower frequency (e.g. 10 f/s) to higher frequency (e.g. 30 f/s) during continuous release of Fluoro "Fluoro Override", the measured Air Kerma Rate can exceed the regulatory limits.
Product as listed by the FDA
Artis zee/ zeego & Artis Q/ Q.zen Artis Pheno
Where it was distributed
Worldwide-US Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
When the user changes frame rates from lower frequency (e.g. 10 f/s) to higher frequency (e.g. 30 f/s) during continuous release of Fluoro "Fluoro Override", the measured Air Kerma Rate can exceed the regulatory limits.
Which lots are affected?
Model number: Artis zee floor- 10094135 Artis zee ceiling- 10094137 Artis zee multi-purpose- 10094139 Artis zee biplane- 10094141 Artis zeego- 10280959 Artis Pheno- 10849000 Artis Q floor- 10848280 Artis Q ceiling- 10848281 Artis Q biplane- 10848282 Artis Q zeego- 10848283 Artis Q.zen floor- 10848353 Artis Q.zen ceiling- 10848354 Artis Q.zen biplane- 10848355
Where was it sold?
Worldwide-US Nationwide
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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