PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ARTISTE, ONCOR Avantgarde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, PRIMUS, PRIMUS Plus, Syngo RT Therapist; therapeutic treatment of cancer Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE and ONCOR family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. PRIMUSTM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. Syngo RT Therapist is a software applica

Reported: September 30, 2015 Initiated: August 5, 2015 #Z-2812-2015

Product Description

ARTISTE, ONCOR Avantgarde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, PRIMUS, PRIMUS Plus, Syngo RT Therapist; therapeutic treatment of cancer Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE and ONCOR family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. PRIMUSTM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. Syngo RT Therapist is a software application whose indication for use includes the viewing, processing, filming, and archiving of medical images. It also permits patient data management, patient selection/setup, patient positioning verification, treatment planning, treatment delivery/verification, and treatment recording.

Reason for Recall

A software fix has been released to prevent automatic movement resulting in a collision safety risk for patients.

Details

Units Affected
26
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution and US Nationwide
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTISTE, ONCOR Avantgarde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, PRIMUS, PRIMUS Plus, Syngo RT Therapist; therapeutic treatment of cancer Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE and ONCOR family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. PRIMUSTM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer. Syngo RT Therapist is a software application whose indication for use includes the viewing, processing, filming, and archiving of medical images. It also permits patient data management, patient selection/setup, patient positioning verification, treatment planning, treatment delivery/verification, and treatment recording.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 26.
Why was this product recalled?
A software fix has been released to prevent automatic movement resulting in a collision safety risk for patients.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2812-2015.