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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: March 25, 2015 Initiated: November 19, 2014 #Z-0984-2015

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

There may be an existing dark current phenomenon on ARTISTE LINAC in combination with IMRT or mARC treatments using unflat beams. Software issue.

Details

Units Affected
3
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of UT, WI, and NY.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 3.
Why was this product recalled?
There may be an existing dark current phenomenon on ARTISTE LINAC in combination with IMRT or mARC treatments using unflat beams. Software issue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 25, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0984-2015.