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SIEMENS brand ARTISTE syngo RT Therapist (RTT) version 4.3, ARTISTE Model, Part No. 08162815, Digital linear accelerator

FDA device recall Z-0907-2013 · posted 2013-03-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Siemens became aware of a potential safety issue when using the "In-session resumption" feature of the syngo RT Therapist (RTT) 4.3 software. The RTT will send again the previously completed beam or segment for delivery to the control console, thus repeating the already delivered Monitor Units of the same beam or segment.
Action taken
The firm issued "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letters via mail to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product issue and providing instructions on the recall. The firm stated that the release of this UI TH005/13/S to distribute the Customer Safety Advisory Notice began on January 17, 2013.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
5 units
Distribution
5 devices, all located outside of the United States in Germany.
Date initiated
2013-01-17
Date posted
2013-03-05
Date terminated
2013-03-05
Location
Concord, CA

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