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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE, ONCOR, and PRIMUS with Automatic Sequenced Cancer Treatment Delivery Option
Recalled August 20, 2014 · FDA recall Z-2174-2014 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
160
Sold at
Nationwide and ROW, including Canada and Mexico.
Description
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.
Product
Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE, ONCOR, and PRIMUS with Automatic Sequenced Cancer Treatment Delivery Option.
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →