SIEMENS brand ARTISTE Linear Accelerator Linac systems with component: any photon unflat beam option (Multiple X feature) in combination with the IMRT or mARC option. A family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. The ARTISTE/ONCOR systems are manufactured by: SIEMENS AG, MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, GERMANY and distributed SIEMENS Healthcare IM CR RO, CR Radiation Oncology, Martinez, CA
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Serial Numbers: 5364, 5419, 5640, 5737, 5823, 5830, 5166, 5342, 5416, 5444, 5479, 5485, 5628, 5745, 5746, 5762, 5763, 5764, 5772, 5781, 5783, 5797, 5815, 5819, 5820, 5822, 5829, 5837, 5839, 5888, 5896, 5911, 5937
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- Reason for Recall:
- A safety risk regarding a potentially existing dark current radiation phenomenon on the Linear Accelerator (LINAC) in combination with IMRT or mARC (rotational IMRT) treatments using unflat (flattening filter free) beams. In case there are many long periods of field shape changes in a treatment plan, the dose due to dark current radiation may sum up to a significant value.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
SIEMENS brand ARTISTE Linear Accelerator Linac systems with component: any photon unflat beam option (Multiple X feature) in combination with the IMRT or mARC option. A family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. The ARTISTE/ONCOR systems are manufactured by: SIEMENS AG, MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, GERMANY and distributed SIEMENS Healthcare IM CR RO, CR Radiation Oncology, Martinez, CA
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Serial Numbers: 5364, 5419, 5640, 5737, 5823, 5830, 5166, 5342, 5416, 5444, 5479, 5485, 5628, 5745, 5746, 5762, 5763, 5764, 5772, 5781, 5783, 5797, 5815, 5819, 5820, 5822, 5829, 5837, 5839, 5888, 5896, 5911, 5937
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0438-2014
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