Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Artis Q.zen Biplane, Model No. 10848355 Artis Q.zen Ceiling, Model No. 10848354 Artis Q.zen Floor, Model No. 10848353 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. Recall
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Artis Q.zen Biplane, Model No. 10848355 Artis Q.zen Ceiling, Model No. 10848354 Artis Q.zen Floor, Model No. 10848353 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.
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is recalling Artis Q.zen Biplane, Model No. 10848355 Artis Q.zen Ceiling, Model No. 10848354 Artis Q.zen Floor, due to A software issue could potentially cause the stand and table movements to be blocked.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A software issue could potentially cause the stand and table movements to be blocked.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On February 14, 2020, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers. Customers were informed of the software error which affects the listed systems. In case of software failure, planned procedures may have to be terminated and performed on an alternative x-ray system. Customers were instructed to do the following: Issue # 1: Potential issue with the Message "Stand battery charging: DO NOT POWER OFF" on Artis zeego systems Customer Action: Please check the system messages before power off/shutdown of the system. If possible, do not switch off the system while the message "Stand battery charging: DO NOT POWER OFF" is displayed and wait until the battery has been charged or replaced. Issue # 2: Potential issue of blocked stand movements on Artis zeego systems Issue # 3: Potential issue of blocked table movements on Artis zee/ Q/ Q.zen systems with Siemens Healthineers tables For Issues #2-3, customers may continue to use their systems, but in case the problem occurs, customers are instructed to follow standard emergency procedures in place in the event of system failures. Customers are encouraged to ensure that patient treatment can be continued in other ways if there is any possible danger for the safety of the patient. Siemens will correct the software error via a software update. Siemens' service organization will contact customers to arrange a date to perform this corrective action. For an earlier appointment, please contact the firm's service organization at 1-800-888-7436.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026