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Siemens brand PRIMUS Linear Accelerators equipped with the optional Retractable Beam Shield and MEVATRON Linear Accelera

FDA device recall Z-0355-06 · posted 2006-01-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Incomplete installation of the optional Beam Shield may allow unexpected doses of radiation outside the radiation protected areas.
Action taken
On 1/8/03, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters informing its customers of the corrective action.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
125 units
Distribution
28 units shipped within the US, 97 shipped internationally, to countries including Japan, India, Taiwan, Hungary, Italy, France, Colombia, Germany, Austria, CAnada, Croatia, Poland, Croatia, Brazil, T
Date initiated
2003-01-08
Date posted
2006-01-06
Date terminated
2006-05-15
Location
Concord, CA

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RecordFirmDate
PRIMUS (K993425)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.1999-11-26