Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1013-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 4, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 2, 2015 |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Location | Malvern, PA, United States |
Official product description
Syngo RT Therapist: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer
Why the product was recalled
Combination of CTVision with syngo RT Therapist / syngo RT Oncologist 4.3.SP1 automatic registration in Adaptive Targeting might result in wrong offset calculations. Applying this offset can lead to patient mistreatment. Cone Beam imaging is not affected by this problem.
Distribution information
UT, WI, NY
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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