Recall Z-1523-2011 ยท IYE Accelerator, Linear, Medical
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Siemens brand ARTISTE System Digital Linear Accelerator with the syngo RT Therapist version 4.1 Connected to MOSAIQ, Part No. 8168754, Distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions Oncology Care System, Concord CA Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system. The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and elec
| Date | Mar 4, 2011 (initiated Jun 29, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A software problem that has the potential for data loss during the transfer of treatment records to the OIS, which may not be recorded in MOSAIQ, and subsequently may lead to mistreatment. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Siemens sent Urgent Medical Device Correction, Safety Advisory Notices to all affected customers on June 29, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to include the Safety Advisory Notice in their System Owner Manual, Chapter, "Safety Advisory Letter. For questions customers were instructed to contact their Siemens Service Engineer or Application Specialist. For questions regarding this recall call 925-602-8157. |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including NC,OH, and the countries of Belgium, Sweden, Germany, Lebanon, Japan, Australia, and Iran. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |