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Device product

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.

Z-2241-2024

June 26, 2024

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Siemens AG/Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Event
Event 94892
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
201 units in total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2241-2024

Official wording

Reason: A potential issue with ARTIS icono systems equipped with a small detector and a corresponding collimator (model # 10843101) was identified. In very rare situations, the first x-ray release following patient registration may be performed with incorrect copper prefiltration. If the described issue occurs, the applied radiation dose rate may be higher than intended by the user.

Code information: ARTIS icono biplane 11327600 4056869063317 ARTIS icono ceiling 11328100 4056869295923 ARTIS icono floor 11327700 4056869149325

Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of TX, MA, NH, MN, OK, NJ, SC, NY, MI, IL, MO, NC.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A potential issue with ARTIS icono systems equipped with a small detector and a corresponding collimator (model # 10843101) was identified. In very rare situations, the first x-ray release following patient registration may be performed with incorrect copper prefiltration. If the described issue occurs, the applied radiation dose rate may be higher than intended by the user.