# FDA recall Z-2686-2017

> **Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-02-03.

## Product

Artis zee,x-ray system, angiographic  Artis zee 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 Artis zee include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee systems can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis

## Reason for recall

Failures can result due to a component defect on Artis zee systems with an A100 Plus generator of a certain delivery lot and 2-focus Megalix Cat Plus tube unit.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US to AR, KS, MI, IA, IL, WI, MN, WV, OH, and NY

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2686-2017
- **Recalling firm:** Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-02-03
- **Report date:** 2017-07-26
- **Termination date:** 2017-10-24

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2686-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2686-2017. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2686-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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