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Siemens LANTIS 6.1 Oncology Information System with MEDOne Module, Linear Medical Accelerators; Product Numbers: 4503178

FDA device recall Z-2000-2011 · posted 2011-04-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
The product has a software problem; it does not calculate the Creatinine Clearance correctly for patients less than two years old.
Action taken
On 3/6/2009, a Safety Advisory Letter was distributed to all affected users, with a description of the problem and identifying the affected product. Customers were instructed not to use the LANTIS to calculate Creatine Clearance for any patient under two years of age. Customers should direct their questions with regards to the letter to their local Siemens Service organization. A Siemens Representative will update the systems.
Root cause
Software change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
17
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Date initiated
2009-03-06
Date posted
2011-04-15
Date terminated
2011-04-15
Location
Concord, CA

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