Reported Jul 10, 2013 · Terminated
Siemens MEVATRON series, PRIMART (limited release)PRIMUS and/or ONCOR or ARTIST Linac Systems with BEAMVIEW capability.…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc · 757 Arnold Dr Ste A · Martinez, CA · 94553-3615
Is this the product you have?
- Siemens MEVATRON series, PRIMART (limited release)PRIMUS and/or ONCOR or ARTIST Linac Systems with BEAMVIEW capability. The intended use of the SIEMENS branded MEVATRON", ARTISTE", ONCOR" and PRIMUS" family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
- Lot codes and dates
- All customers who use the BEAMVIEW for position verification imaging on Siemens MEVATRON series, PRIMART (limited release) PRIMUS and/or ONCOR or ARTIST Linac Systems.
- Amount recalled
- 1956 customers
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
The information regarding the FILM Mode calibration may have been considered difficult to interpret when translated. SIEMENS HEALTHCARE CR / RADIATION ONCOLOGY had become aware that this issue may have resulted in mistreatment of patients.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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