Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has recalled approximately 583 units of Artis zee, Q, and Q.zen Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray systems because the coolant level in the cooling circuit can drop below safe levels. If the coolant is too low, the X-ray tube will not be sufficiently cooled, causing the system to display a 'TUBE HOT, have a break' message and stop functioning. This failure can lead to the sudden cancellation of clinical treatments or require patients to be moved to alternative systems mid-procedure.
The cooling system failure prevents the X-ray tube from operating, which can lead to treatment delays or the need to stop a medical procedure already in progress, potentially impacting patient care.
System maintenance for cooling circuit
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