FDAClass IIAugust 20, 2014

Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE recall

Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE, ONCOR, and PRIMUS with Automatic Sequenced Cancer Treatment Delivery Option.

Why was Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE recalled?

A safety risk exists with automatically sequenced treatment technique using the SIMTEC Auto Field Option where automatic movements of the gantry and the tabletop during an auto-sequenced treatment have the potential to lead to a collision with the patient.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

material numbers: 01940035, 04504200, 05672977, 05693908, 05857912, 05857920, 08139789, 08319758, 08490005, 08515520, 09401654, 09401746, 09822693, with serial numbers below 3094.

Product
Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE, ONCOR, and PRIMUS with Automatic Sequenced Cancer Treatment Delivery Option.
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Quantity
160
Distribution
Nationwide and ROW, including Canada and Mexico.
Recall date
August 20, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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