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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2017

Axiom Artis Modular Angiography System

K010721510(k) TraditionalCleared Mar 30, 200118-day reviewClass II21 CFR 892.1600Recalls 26

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Siemens Medical Corp. · IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic

Cleared on Mar 30, 2001 after an 18-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 4 of the 249 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 248 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 26 times.

Decided
Mar 30, 2001
Review
18 days
Class
Class II
Product code
IZI
Recalls
26
Predicates
0

248 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 4 of the 249 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Descendants, by year cleared 2002: 1 descendant cleared2004: 1 descendant cleared2008: 8 descendants cleared2003: 1 descendant cleared2010: 7 descendants cleared2007: 2 descendants cleared2006: 3 descendants cleared2011: 9 descendants cleared2005: 2 descendants cleared2018: 22 descendants cleared2014: 15 descendants cleared2015: 12 descendants cleared2013: 11 descendants cleared2009: 5 descendants cleared2012: 6 descendants cleared2019: 12 descendants cleared2017: 10 descendants cleared, 2 with a Class I recall22016: 17 descendants cleared, 1 with a Class I recall12022: 15 descendants cleared2021: 14 descendants cleared2025: 18 descendants cleared2024: 12 descendants cleared2020: 19 descendants cleared, 1 with a Class I recall12023: 12 descendants cleared2026: 14 descendants cleared200020052010201520202025
  1. This deviceK010721 Axiom Artis Modular Angiography SystemSiemens Medical Corp. · 2001
  2. Descendant · cites it directly · 218 of its ownK021021 Modular Angiography System Axiom ArtisSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
  3. Descendant · 2 generations on · 78 of its ownK062623 Axiom Luminos DRFSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
  4. Descendant · 2 generations on · 75 of its ownK033244 Digital Fluoroscopic Imaging System, Model Innova 4100 with Tilt…Ge Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
  5. Descendant · 3 generations on · 74 of its ownK052412 Innova 2100-IQ, Innova 3100, Innova 3100-IQ, Innova 4100, and Innova…GE Healthcare · 2005 · Recalled
  6. Descendant · 2 generations on · 72 of its ownK073290 Artis Zee and ZeegoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled

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Descendants cleared per year

2002: 12003: 12004: 12005: 22006: 32007: 22008: 82009: 52010: 72011: 92012: 62013: 112014: 152015: 122016: 172017: 102018: 222019: 122020: 192021: 142022: 152023: 122024: 122025: 182026: 14
2002high 22 (2018) · low 1 (2002)2026

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K021021Modular Angiography System Axiom ArtisSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly218descendants
  • K062623Axiom Luminos DRFSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on78descendants
  • K033244Digital Fluoroscopic Imaging System, Model Innova 4100 with Tilt Table OptionGe Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003 · 2 generations on75descendants
  • K052412Innova 2100-IQ, Innova 3100, Innova 3100-IQ, Innova 4100, and Innova 4100-IQGE Healthcare · 2005 · 3 generations on74descendants
  • K073290Artis Zee and ZeegoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008 · 2 generations on72descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
0 (this device)K010721Axiom Artis Modular Angiography SystemSiemens Medical Corp.2001—
+1K021021Modular Angiography System Axiom ArtisSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.200221
+2K062623Axiom Luminos DRFSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.200720
+2K033244Digital Fluoroscopic Imaging System, Model Innova 4100 with Tilt Table OptionGe Medical Systems, Inc.20038
+3K052412Innova 2100-IQ, Innova 3100, Innova 3100-IQ, Innova 4100, and Innova 4100-IQGE Healthcare200550
+2K073290Artis Zee and ZeegoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.200839

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200210
200310
200410
200520
200630
200720
200880
200950
201070
201190
201260
2013110
2014150
2015120
2016171
2017102
2018220
2019120
2020191
2021140
2022150
2023120
2024120
2025180
2026140
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K010721, 2001–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

4 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.

Top candidate predicates for a new IZI device

  1. #1 K230727 SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) Systemscore 23.2 · 20 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against?

FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

What descends from it? (248)

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2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K021021Modular Angiography System Axiom ArtisSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2002218
K040675Axiom Artis USiemens Medical Systems, Inc.200449

Has anything in its family been recalled? (4 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Sep 28, 2017Class IIZ-0711-2018Device DesignThe possibility exists for the wireless foot switch to fail due to impacts by external factors, such as electrostatic discharge that exceed a certain intensity. If the foot switch fails, it will no longer be able to be used to release…
Jul 13, 2016Class IIZ-2393-2016Under Investigation by firmThe possibility exists for contaminants, in the form of biomass, to develop in the cooling system of Artis systems resulting in damage to the pump system.
Jun 29, 2015Class IIZ-2342-2015Device DesignThe possibility exists for a large amount of liquid to seep through the top cover of the table and penetrate the components inside the table. If this occurs, table movements may no longer be possible. No injuries reported.
Jun 5, 2014Class IIZ-2587-2014Device DesignThere is a potential problem with the AXIOM Artis or Artis zee system in connection with the hand switch operated at the patient table which may result in uncontrolled release of an x-ray image.
Jul 13, 2010Not classifiedZ-2233-2010OtherThe Axiom Artis MP, Artis dMP or Artis zee Multipurpose C-arm gearbox can become damaged. If the gearbox is damaged, the C-arm may tilt away when being repositioned and collide with nearby objects in its range of motion.
Oct 26, 2009Not classifiedZ-0483-2010Otherc-arm may tilt
May 1, 2009Not classifiedZ-1439-2009OtherImproper installation of accessory support arm, which could potentially result in the loosening of the arm over time causing it to fall.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0128-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0121-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0122-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0123-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0125-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0127-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0120-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0124-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Sep 2, 2008Not classifiedZ-0126-2009Software designIncorrect contour finding: Image may be calibrated to the wrong size catheter.
Aug 22, 2008Not classifiedZ-0193-2009Labeling designPatients could possibly fall off the table if not properly secured when: 1) moving them onto the patient table, 2) moving them on the patient table or 3) removing them from the patient table.
Jan 31, 2007Not classifiedZ-0578-2007OtherC-arm gantry could rapidly descend without command during use.
Jan 31, 2007Not classifiedZ-0579-2007OtherC-arm gantry could rapidly descend without command during use
Apr 11, 2005Not classifiedZ-0796-05OtherLive display in exam room may sporadically stop working although the display in the control room remains fully operational
Apr 1, 2005Not classifiedZ-0818-05Otherpotential problem with the fluoroscopy switch on the power grip
Aug 10, 2004Not classifiedZ-1449-04OtherOpacification Function of device may incorrectly merge images
Aug 10, 2004Not classifiedZ-1450-04OtherOpacification Function of device may incorrectly merge images
Jun 2, 2004Not classifiedZ-1108-04OtherError appears in the AUTOMAP function, Module 2, when PERISTEEPING or PERIVISION is activated simultaneously that causes system to crash.
May 28, 2003Not classifiedZ-0848-04Otherpatient images misidentified
Aug 5, 2002Not classifiedZ-0347-03OtherSet delay time for contrast injection exceeds 10 seconds, radiation release button is blocked.

Relatives with a Class I recall

Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.

  • K162859Allura Xper FD series and Allura Xper OR Table seriesPhilips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2016 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2016 descendants bar of FIG. 112 Class I recalls
  • K163715Allura Xper R9Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2017 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2017 descendants bar of FIG. 17 Class I recalls
  • K172822Azurion series R1.2Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2017 · 7 generations on · ◆ in the 2017 descendants bar of FIG. 19 Class I recalls
  • K200917Azurion R2.1Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2020 · 8 generations on · ◆ in the 2020 descendants bar of FIG. 18 Class I recalls

What does this lineage say?

  • Of its descendants, K021021 (Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 218 descendants of its own.

How does its category compare?

All IZI devices

IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · IZI

2in 2025

2007: 72008: 62009: 22010: 22011: 42012: 12013: 12014: 42016: 12017: 22018: 22019: 22020: 12021: 12022: 12023: 32024: 22025: 22026 (partial year): 2
2007high 7 (2007) · low 0 (2015)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · IZI

81in 2023

2007: 28 days median2008: 68 days median2011: 104 days median2014: 111 days median2023: 81 days median
2007high 111 (2014) · low 28 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · IZI

1in 2021

2007: 62008: 522009: 182010: 112011: 62012: 62013: 62014: 52015: 142016: 72017: 12018: 22019: 22020: 22021: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 52 (2008) · low 0 (2022)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · IZI

2,171in 2025

2007: 922008: 1012009: 1322010: 2522011: 3772012: 772013: 582014: 1232015: 362016: 1022017: 882018: 492019: 302020: 142021: 292022: 2652023: 1,2042024: 1,3322025: 2,171
2007high 2,171 (2025) · low 14 (2020)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code IZI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007728692
200866852101
20092—18132
20102—11252
201141046377
20121—677
20131—658
201441115123
20150—1436
20161—7102
20172—188
20182—249
20192—230
20201—214
20211—129
20221—0265
202338101,204
20242—01,332
20252—02,171
20262—1—
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510(k) Report. “K010721: Axiom Artis Modular Angiography System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K010721

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