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Siemens-branded ONCOR" or PRIMUS" linear accelerator with an OPTIVUE" or MVision" imaging system; Model Numbers: ONCOR E

FDA device recall Z-1494-2012 · posted 2012-05-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
The firm became aware of a potential issue with Siemens-branded ONCOR or PRIMUS linear accelerator with an OPTIVUE or MVision imaging system that has the potential collision problem of the imaging panel if the panel does not retract before the gantry rotates; this may result in patient injury.
Action taken
Siemens sent an Update Instruction containing the Customer Information letters beginning April 4, 2012 delivered by Siemens customer Service Group or by certified mail to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, what is the issue and what has Siemens done to address this issue. The letter instructs customer to include this Customer Information in their Digital Linear Accelerator System Owner Manual chapter Safety Advisory Letters where it should remain.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
73 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide
Date initiated
2012-04-04
Date posted
2012-05-08
Date terminated
2012-09-17
Location
Concord, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
ONCOR EXPRESSION (K060226)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2006-03-15
PRIMUS (K993425)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.1999-11-26