FDA Recall Terminated

ONCOR Impression, ONCOR Impression plus, and ONCOR Expression Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Recall: Z-1214-2017 · Initiated January 25, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1214-2017
Event Number
76454
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 25, 2017
Terminated
October 1, 2018
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355-1418

Description

ONCOR Impression, ONCOR Impression plus, and ONCOR Expression Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Reason

Siemens became aware of Incorrect values for the rotational collimator position displayed due to mechanical problems of the sensor slide. In addition, there are improper weld seam at the overhead suspension.

Action

Siemens mailed a Customer Safety Advisory Notice (CSAN) dated February 7, 2017 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter stated that Siemens will contact customers to arrange a date for the installation of the software update.

Distribution

United States distribution

Quantity

194 systems