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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist-linear accelerator systems to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. Model Number: 8162815

Reported: January 5, 2022 Initiated: December 9, 2021 #Z-0441-2022

Product Description

ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist-linear accelerator systems to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. Model Number: 8162815

Reason for Recall

Potential safety issue under specific preconditons that may result in a user selecting the wrong site for treatment with the possibility to deliver dose to the wrong isocenter which could result in serious patient injury

Details

Units Affected
13 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of IA, LA, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist-linear accelerator systems to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. Model Number: 8162815. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 13 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential safety issue under specific preconditons that may result in a user selecting the wrong site for treatment with the possibility to deliver dose to the wrong isocenter which could result in serious patient injury
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 5, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0441-2022.