Hitachi recalls proton beam therapy systems with potential positioning errors due to software issues. Affected units may require correction to ensure accurate treatment.
Software anomaly in the patient positioning system may result in positional discrepancy.
Hitachi is recalling certain proton beam therapy systems because a software issue could cause positioning errors during treatment. This might lead to inaccurate radiation delivery and affect patient safety.
A software anomaly in the patient positioning system could cause the treatment to be delivered at the wrong location. This might result in inaccurate radiation targeting and potential harm to the patient's tissues.
Patients receiving proton beam therapy at facilities using the recalled systems. Medical staff responsible for operating the equipment are at risk if they use affected units.
Check for the serial number starting with CRUS01 and the UDI code (01)04560:33350006(21)CRUS01(11)190920. The product was sold under the brand name Hitachi Proton Beam Therapy.
Look for the serial number starting with CRUS01 on the device or documentation.
Reach out to Hitachi, Ltd. Radiation Oncology Systems for guidance on next steps.
The recall applies to specific proton beam therapy systems. If your device has the serial number starting with CRUS01, contact Hitachi for details.
Check for the serial number starting with CRUS01 and the UDI code (01)04560333350006(21)CRUS01(11)190920. Affected units were sold under the brand name Hitachi Proton Beam Therapy.
Contact Hitachi, Ltd. Radiation Oncology Systems directly for instructions on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hitachi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1430-2026 — Hitachi Hitachi Hello, I own a Hitachi that is covered by recall Z-1430-2026 from Hitachi. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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