[Recalled] Artis Systems with Software Artis VC20x/VC21A/VD10x that have a DSA license installed. Angiographic x-ray system — The firm has become aware of a potential issue on Artis systems with the softwa… | FDA 2013-03-08

A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The firm has become aware of a potential issue on Artis systems with the software Artis VC20x/VC21A/VD10x that have a DSA license installed. Under certain preconditions, executing roadmap OGP (organ program) in the DSA overlay mode may lead to imprecise registration of the DSA mask image with the roadmap image displayed on the live monitor.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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