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ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS Linear Accelerators with RT Therapist Workspace, version 4.1. Manufactured by Siemens AG, Kemn

FDA device recall Z-1092-2012 · posted 2012-02-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Software upgrade to installed base to the latest release of the RT Therapist version 4.1.144 which corrects multiple safety issues that could lead to patient mistreatment.
Action taken
Siemens customers with active devices will receive the software update through the distribution of the "Update Instructions" with a release date of January 22, 2012. The software update will be delivered and installed by a qualified Field Service Engineer utilizing a SW kit and instruction distributed by the Update instruction. Consignee notification of the Update Instructions will be delivered by Customer Service or by certified mail.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
182 active devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, including the states of WI, UT, PA, TN, OH, LA, DE, MI, NJ, FL, NE, WV, MO and the countries of Germany, Spain, Poland, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, India, Republic
Date initiated
2012-01-22
Date posted
2012-02-23
Date terminated
2012-11-07
Location
Concord, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
ARTISTE MV SA (K072485)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2007-12-27
ONCOR EXPRESSION (K060226)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2006-03-15
PRIMUS (K993425)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.1999-11-26