FDA Devices recall · Reported February 11, 2015
LINAC Accelerators: ARTISTE, ONCOR Avant Garde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, ONCOR Impression, PRIMUS HI, Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy, MEVATRON PRIMART, MEVATRON KD-2, MEVATRON KDS-2, MEVATRON KDS-2, MEVATRON KD-2, MEVATRON K2, MEVATRON 6323-2, MEVATRON M2 6740, MEVATRON M2 6700, MEVATRON M2 6300, MEVATRON MDX-2, MEVATRON MD-2; The intended use of the MEVATRON, PRIMUS, ONCOR and ARTISTE MV System linear accelerator system is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic
A hardware update to replace the old PCB Assembly, Head Driver-G41 with PCB with overcurrent protection as a result of reports of the electric board inside the gantry showing sign…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalled LINAC Accelerators: ARTISTE, ONCOR Avant Garde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, … - a moderate-severity action.
LINAC Accelerators: ARTISTE, ONCOR Avant Garde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, … was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc in February 11, 2015. Reason: A hardware update to replace the old PCB Assembly, Head Driver-G41 with PCB with overcurrent protection as a …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1059-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A hardware update to replace the old PCB Assembly, Head Driver-G41 with PCB with overcurrent protection as a ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 310 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- February 11, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1059-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1059-2015) was formally reported on February 11, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 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 310.
The documented reason for this recall is: A hardware update to replace the old PCB Assembly, Head Driver-G41 with PCB with overcurrent protection as a result of reports of the electric board inside the gantry showing signs of overheating, including thermal dama… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Canada and Mexico.. 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,861 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
LINAC Accelerators: ARTISTE, ONCOR Avant Garde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, ONCOR Impression, PRIMUS HI, Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy, MEVATRON PRIMART, MEVATRON KD-2, MEVATRON KDS-2, MEVATRON KDS-2, MEVATRON KD-2, MEVATRON K2, MEVATRON 6323-2, MEVATRON M2 6740, MEVATRON M2 6700, MEVATRON M2 6300, MEVATRON MDX-2, MEVATRON MD-2; The intended use of the MEVATRON, PRIMUS, ONCOR and ARTISTE MV System linear accelerator system is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. Product Usage: The intended use of the MEVATRON, PRIMUS, ONCOR and ARTISTE MV System linear accelerator system is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer.
Reason for recall
A hardware update to replace the old PCB Assembly, Head Driver-G41 with PCB with overcurrent protection as a result of reports of the electric board inside the gantry showing signs of overheating, including thermal damage and smoke emission.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1059-2015 |
| Date reported | February 11, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| Firm location | Malvern, PA |
| Affected scope | 310 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Canada and Mexico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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