Siemens Medical Solutions recalls software version VA30_SP02 with license T_RT_IMAGE_SUITE_PAT_MARK due to potential incorrect radiation dose delivery. Affected units include specific scanner serial numbers.
Calibration offset between the central CT image plane and the external RT lasers has been set automatically to the factory default of 50.00 cm, if the misadjustment of the offset value is not recognized during the subsequent treatment planning process or remains undetected during the position verification at the treatment system (e.g. linear accelerator), this can potentially result in an incorrect dose or dose applied to the wrong location
Siemens recalls a specific software version for radiation treatment systems because a calibration error could lead to incorrect radiation doses being delivered to patients. This affects medical devices used in cancer treatment facilities.
The software sets a default calibration offset of 50.00 cm between CT images and external radiation lasers. If this error isn't detected during treatment planning or position verification, radiation could be delivered to the wrong location or incorrect dose levels.
Medical facilities using Siemens radiation treatment systems with the affected software version are at risk. Patients receiving treatment with these systems may face incorrect radiation dosing.
Check if your Siemens radiation treatment system has software version VA30_SP02 with license T_RT_IMAGE_SUITE_PAT_MARK. Affected units include specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Verify your radiation treatment system's software version and license code against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
The recall indicates a potential risk of incorrect radiation doses if the calibration error isn't detected during treatment planning or position verification, but it does not mean all patients are at immediate risk.
Check your system's serial number against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice, which includes specific scanner models and software versions.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; affected facilities should check their software version and take corrective action if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3005-2020 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-3005-2020 from Siemens. 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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