FDA Recall Terminated

Software correction applies to customers who use the RT Therapist RTT4.2.108 and RT Therapist Connect RTT 4.2.108 on Siemens ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS systems. ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerators are used to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Recall: Z-1182-2013 · Initiated April 4, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1182-2013
Event Number
64944
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2937457
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
April 4, 2013
Posted
April 26, 2013
Terminated
August 12, 2013
Address
757 Arnold Dr, Ste A, Martinez, CA, 94553-3615

Description

Software correction applies to customers who use the RT Therapist RTT4.2.108 and RT Therapist Connect RTT 4.2.108 on Siemens ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS systems. ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerators are used to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Reason

Software update to fix multiple safety related issues.

Action

Siemens sent updated instructions of TH004/13/S on April 4, 2013. The SW Update will be delivered by the Siemens Customer Service Group. For questions regarding this recall call 925-293-5442.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Poland, India, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Belgium, Malaysia, Republic Korea, Ireland, Australia, Norway, Japan, Turkey, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, P.R. China, Brazil, Thailand, Romania, Lebanon, Mexico, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, Russian Federation, and South Africa.

Quantity

245 active devices