510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018Artis Zee/Zeego SW VC21
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Cleared on Sep 5, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K122644 (Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 2013) and 1 other predicate after an 85-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1980. 14 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 12 times.
- Decided
- Sep 5, 2014
- Review
- 85 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OWB
- Recalls
- 12
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K801623 (1980). 44 ancestors in all. 14 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK801623 Cavitron Ultrasonic Surg. Aspir. CusaCavitron Corp. · 1980
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK073290 Artis Zee and ZeegoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK090745 Artis Zee / Zeegos with SW VC14Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK123529 Artis Q and Q.Zen- Modular Angiographic SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK141574 Artis Zee/Zeego SW VC21Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 13 of its ownK181407 Artis zee/zeego & Artis Q/Q.zenSiemens Medical Solution USA, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK190768 ARTIS iconoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2019 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK201156 ARTIS pheno (VE2)Siemens Medical Solution USA, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK220432 ARTIS icono (VE21) SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2022 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK220409 ARTIS pheno (VE21) SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2022 · Recalled
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK801623 Cavitron Ultrasonic Surg. Aspir. CusaCavitron Corp. · 1980
- 8 generations backK962952 Olympus Ultrasonic Surgical System (Usu)Olympus Optical, Co. · 1996
- 7 generations backK972114 Olympus Sonosurg SystemThe Olympus Optical Co. · 1998
- 6 generations backK981993 Olympus Integrated Endosurgery System EndoalphaThe Olympus Optical Co. · 1998
- 5 generations backK994231 Siemens Integrated Operating System (Sios)Siemens Medical Corp. · 2000
- 4 generations backK052202 Axiom Artis - Modular Angiographic SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK073290 Artis Zee and ZeegoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK090745 Artis Zee / Zeegos with SW VC14Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK123529 Artis Q and Q.Zen- Modular Angiographic SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK141574 Artis Zee/Zeego SW VC21Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2014
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 14 · See all- K181407Artis zee/zeego & Artis Q/Q.zenSiemens Medical Solution USA, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly13descendants
- K190768ARTIS iconoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2019 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K201156ARTIS pheno (VE2)Siemens Medical Solution USA, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K220432ARTIS icono (VE21) SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on4descendants
- K220409ARTIS pheno (VE21) SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K801623 | Cavitron Ultrasonic Surg. Aspir. Cusa | Cavitron Corp. | 1980 | — |
| −8 | K962952 | Olympus Ultrasonic Surgical System (Usu) | Olympus Optical, Co. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K972114 | Olympus Sonosurg System | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K981993 | Olympus Integrated Endosurgery System Endoalpha | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K994231 | Siemens Integrated Operating System (Sios) | Siemens Medical Corp. | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K052202 | Axiom Artis - Modular Angiographic System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | 29 |
| −3 | K073290 | Artis Zee and Zeego | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2008 | 39 |
| −2 | K090745 | Artis Zee / Zeegos with SW VC14 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2009 | 7 |
| −1 | K123529 | Artis Q and Q.Zen- Modular Angiographic System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2013 | 31 |
| 0 (this device) | K141574 | Artis Zee/Zeego SW VC21 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K181407 | Artis zee/zeego & Artis Q/Q.zen | Siemens Medical Solution USA, Inc. | 2018 | 59 |
| +2 | K190768 | ARTIS icono | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2019 | 4 |
| +2 | K201156 | ARTIS pheno (VE2) | Siemens Medical Solution USA, Inc. | 2020 | 6 |
| +3 | K220432 | ARTIS icono (VE21) System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2022 | 4 |
| +3 | K220409 | ARTIS pheno (VE21) System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2022 | 2 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in OWB? 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 OWB device
- #1 K251602 Alphenix, INFX-8000V/B, INFX-8000V/S, V9.6…score 18.3 · 18 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K122644 | Artis Zee/Zeego with CSX-10 Detector SW VC21Summary page 5…Response 2. Legally Marketed Primary Predicate Device Trade Name: Artis zee/zeego with CSX-10 Detector VC21 510(k) Clearance K122644 Clearance Date May 16, 2013 Classification Name: Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System… | 2013 |
| * | K123529 | Artis Q and Q.Zen- Modular Angiographic SystemSummary page 5…ry Predicate Device Trade Name: Artis Q and Q.zen – Modular Angiographic System 510(k) Clearance K123529 Clearance Date February 26, 2013 Classification Name: Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (14)
See all 141 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K181407 | Artis zee/zeego & Artis Q/Q.zen | 2018 | 13 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2018 | Class II | Z-2526-2018 | Process control | Due to a defective sealing, coolant may inflow into the electrical parts of the system cabinet, which could cause a short circuit and cause the system to shut down suddenly during an ongoing procedure |
| May 1, 2018 | Class II | Z-2311-2018 | Device Design | After the Large Display returns from power save mode, it may not show an image, and stay black without showing an error message although X-ray is still possible. The problem does not occur during an ongoing procedure. If the problem… |
| May 1, 2018 | Class II | Z-2310-2018 | Device Design | After the Large Display returns from power save mode, it may not show an image, and stay black without showing an error message although X-ray is still possible. The problem does not occur during an ongoing procedure. If the problem… |
| May 1, 2018 | Class II | Z-2314-2018 | Device Design | After the Large Display returns from power save mode, it may not show an image, and stay black without showing an error message although X-ray is still possible. The problem does not occur during an ongoing procedure. If the problem… |
| May 1, 2018 | Class II | Z-2308-2018 | Device Design | After the Large Display returns from power save mode, it may not show an image, and stay black without showing an error message although X-ray is still possible. The problem does not occur during an ongoing procedure. If the problem… |
| May 1, 2018 | Class II | Z-2309-2018 | Device Design | After the Large Display returns from power save mode, it may not show an image, and stay black without showing an error message although X-ray is still possible. The problem does not occur during an ongoing procedure. If the problem… |
| May 1, 2018 | Class II | Z-2312-2018 | Device Design | After the Large Display returns from power save mode, it may not show an image, and stay black without showing an error message although X-ray is still possible. The problem does not occur during an ongoing procedure. If the problem… |
| May 1, 2018 | Class II | Z-2313-2018 | Device Design | After the Large Display returns from power save mode, it may not show an image, and stay black without showing an error message although X-ray is still possible. The problem does not occur during an ongoing procedure. If the problem… |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Class II | Z-0710-2018 | Device Design | The 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… |
| Dec 8, 2016 | Class II | Z-0971-2017 | Software in the Use Environment | Siemens initiated a corrective action to address two possible, mutually independent causes of a system defect related to the following: - In Artis Systems with A100 Plus or A100G generators, an attempt to resume operation following… |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Class II | Z-0602-2017 | Software in the Use Environment | The possibility exists that the semi-automatic focus switch may not work as intended when pressing the footswitch multiple times. |
| May 22, 2015 | Class II | Z-1846-2015 | Software design | There exists a possible position sensor fault in the swivel base axis not being detected by the system software. When moving, the system could potentially exceed its usual speed, resulting in a collision. No injuries reported. |
The 5 latest of 12 recalls; the web page lists all.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 34 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 10 of the 44 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K181407 (Siemens Medical Solution USA, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 13 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K122644.
How does its category compare?
All OWB devicesOWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OWB
22in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OWB
148in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OWB
42so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OWB
14,008in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OWB, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 135 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 99 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 11 | 119 | 10 | 27 |
| 2014 | 15 | 158 | 9 | 103 |
| 2015 | 11 | 66 | 35 | 2,134 |
| 2016 | 16 | 103 | 13 | 4,074 |
| 2017 | 20 | 76 | 13 | 1,604 |
| 2018 | 23 | 54 | 6 | 1,449 |
| 2019 | 9 | 174 | 7 | 1,558 |
| 2020 | 16 | 53 | 8 | 1,581 |
| 2021 | 24 | 60 | 31 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 21 | 90 | 24 | 2,932 |
| 2023 | 12 | 152 | 22 | 7,604 |
| 2024 | 13 | 126 | 11 | 7,942 |
| 2025 | 22 | 148 | 30 | 14,008 |
| 2026 | 15 | 221 | 42 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Artis zee / zeego 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 / zeego family include cardiac angiography. neuro-angiography., general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures as well as…
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Artis zee / zeego 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 / zeego family include cardiac angiography. neuro-angiography., general angiography, rotational angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures as well as procedures next to the table for i.e. patient extremities.
Additional procedures that can be performed include angiography in the operating room, image guided surgery by X-ray, by image fusion, and by navigation systems. The examination table as an integrated part of the system can be used for X-ray imaging, surgery and interventions.
Artis zee / zeego can also support the acquisition of position triggered imaging for spatial data synthesis.
The Artis zee and Artis zeego include also the software option DynaCT which identifies the Artis as a system with a C-arm CBCT functionality.
DynaCT is an x-ray imaging software option, which allows the reconstruction of two-dimensional images acquired with a standard angiographic C-arm device into a three-dimensional image format.
DynaCT is intended for imaging both hard and soft tissucs as well as other internal body structures for diagnosis, surgical planning, interventional procedures and treatment follow-up.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K141574 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141574: Artis Zee/Zeego SW VC21.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141574
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026