ARTISTE or ONCOR Digital Linear Accelerators with syngo RT Therapist version 4.2/MOSAIQ OIS Systems and Multiple-X, Manufactured by SIEMENS AG. The ARTISTE and ONCOR family of Linear Accelerators are used to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
FDA Recall Z-2073-2012 · Posted 2012-07-24
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Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIYE
Date Initiated2012-06-25
Date Terminated2012-10-18
Product Quantity18
Reason for Recall
Potential safety issue when using the IMMEDIATE RESUMPTION feature after a Control Console interlock during the delivery of flattening-filter-free (Multiple-X) beams or segments. In a very rare scenario, the RT Therapist will send again the previously completed beam or segment for delivery to the control console, thus repeating the already delivered Monitor Units of the same beam or segment.
Firm Action
The firm issued "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" letters delivered by the Siemens Customer Service Group or by certified mail to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall. The firm stated that release of this UI TH018/12/S to distribute the notifications began on June 25, 2012.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution, including the state of Florida (USA) and the countries of Germany, India, Poland, Thailand, and the Republic of Korea.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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