Philips recalls Pinnacle 3 radiation therapy software version 18.0.5 due to potential incorrect stopping power ratio calculations. Affected units may require software update or correction.
Due to software issue, Radiation Therapy Planning system may provide incorrect dataset calculations when performing the "Stopping Power Ratio" (SPR) ,
Philips is recalling its Pinnacle 3 radiation therapy planning software version 1:8.0.5 because it may provide incorrect calculations for stopping power ratio (SPR) measurements. This could affect radiation treatment accuracy if the software is used without correction.
The software may provide incorrect stopping power ratio (SPR) calculations during radiation therapy planning. SPR measurements are critical for accurate radiation dose delivery to tumors. Incorrect calculations could lead to improper radiation targeting.
Healthcare professionals using the Pinnacle 3 software with TumorLOC for radiation therapy planning are most likely affected. Patients receiving treatment with this software may be at risk if calculations are incorrect.
Check if you have the Pinnacle 3 radiation therapy planning system software version 18.0.5 with TumorLOC. The software version number is 18.0.5/UDI: (01)00884838103566.
Verify your software version is 18.0.5 with UDI (01)00884838103566.
The software may provide incorrect stopping power ratio calculations, which could affect radiation treatment accuracy. However, the recall indicates it's not immediately dangerous to users.
Check your software version. If it's 18.0.5 with UDI (01)00884838103566, contact Philips for guidance on next steps.
The recall record does not mention a specific remedy or fix for this software issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2239-2025 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2239-2025 from Philips Medical Systems. 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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