PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Syngo RT Therapist: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer

Reported: February 4, 2015 Initiated: January 2, 2015 #Z-1013-2015

Product Description

Syngo RT Therapist: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer

Reason for Recall

Combination of CTVision with syngo RT Therapist / syngo RT Oncologist 4.3.SP1 automatic registration in Adaptive Targeting might result in wrong offset calculations. Applying this offset can lead to patient mistreatment. Cone Beam imaging is not affected by this problem.

Details

Units Affected
3
Distribution
UT, WI, NY
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Syngo RT Therapist: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 3.
Why was this product recalled?
Combination of CTVision with syngo RT Therapist / syngo RT Oncologist 4.3.SP1 automatic registration in Adaptive Targeting might result in wrong offset calculations. Applying this offset can lead to patient mistreatment. Cone Beam imaging is not affected by this problem.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 4, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1013-2015.