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Linear Medical Accelerator ARTISTE MV systems, when equipped with a syngo RT Therapist, Therapist Express Basic, syngo R

FDA device recall Z-1064-2011 · posted 2011-02-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Potential for Mistreatment-- when treatment plans intended for non-ARTISTE machinese are loaded, if the plans contain unspecified beam parameters, attributes or unknown block codes, the therapy system may remove those parameters.
Action taken
The firm,Siemens, sent two Customer Advisory letters (TH004/09/S and TH008/09/S) contained in the Update Instructions to all consignees/customers with active devices. The letters describe the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to follow the updated instructions. Siemens service representative will sign a document noted as CORRECTED upon completion of the software installation. If you have any questions, call 1-925-602-8157.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
151 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Germany, France, Poland, Norway, Australia, Malaysia, Spain, New Zealand, the UK, India, Republic of Korea, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Egypt, Belgium,
Date initiated
2009-07-30
Date posted
2011-02-08
Date terminated
2011-04-12
Location
Concord, CA

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ARTISTE MV SA (K072485)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2007-12-27