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FDA device recall Z-0121-2010 · posted 2009-11-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
A failed data transfer is possible that may result in data not being recorded in the interfaced system. Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. USA became aware of this potential issue with its ARTISTE Linear Accelerator's Syngo RT Therapist v4.1 Workspace (containing the Siemens brand of Verify and Record application called PRIMEVIEW) and the LANTIS Oncology Information System product.
Action taken
The firm issued a TH015/09/S Safety Modification syngo RT Therapist 4.1 Customer Advisory letter, dated September 10. 2009. the letter stated the reason for modification, the affected systems, working time, deadline, reimbursement, and reporting. The firm is preparing a software upgrade for the affected products to correct the problem. The letter was sent via certified mail.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
97 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Spain, Germany, Poland, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the UK, India, Ireland, Egypt, Italy, Belgium, Republic of Korea, and Canada.
Date initiated
2009-09-10
Date posted
2009-11-05
Date terminated
2010-12-06
Location
Concord, CA

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