Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 25, 2015
There may be an existing dark current phenomenon on ARTISTE LINAC in combination with IMRT or mARC treatments using unflat beams. Software issue.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled ARTISTE MV System, Linear Accelerator (LINAC) with SysVC10A software. The intended us… - a moderate-severity action.
ARTISTE MV System, Linear Accelerator (LINAC) with SysVC10A software. The intended us… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in March 25, 2015. Reason: There may be an existing dark current phenomenon on ARTISTE LINAC in combination with IMRT or mARC treatments…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0984-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There may be an existing dark current phenomenon on ARTISTE LINAC in combination with IMRT or mARC treatments….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0984-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0984-2015) was formally reported on March 25, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 19, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Malvern, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 3.
The documented reason for this recall is: There may be an existing dark current phenomenon on ARTISTE LINAC in combination with IMRT or mARC treatments using unflat beams. Software issue. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution to the states of UT, WI, and NY.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ARTISTE MV System, Linear Accelerator (LINAC) with SysVC10A software. The intended use of the ARTISTE MV System linear accelerator system is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer.
There may be an existing dark current phenomenon on ARTISTE LINAC in combination with IMRT or mARC treatments using unflat beams. Software issue.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0984-2015 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 3 |
| Distribution | US Distribution to the states of UT, WI, and NY. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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