Siemens recalls pre-2003 Lantis Treatstation systems with model #5835991 due to potential Microsoft RDP vulnerability. Affected units may be at risk of security breaches.
Potentially affected by the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerability
Siemens is recalling pre-2003 Lantis Treatstation systems with model #5835991 because they could have a security vulnerability via the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol. This means the equipment might be vulnerable to unauthorized access or data breaches if not updated.
The system could be vulnerable to a security flaw in the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This vulnerability might allow unauthorized users to access the system remotely, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.
Radiation therapists using pre-2003 Lantis Treatstation systems with model #5835991 are most at risk. The recall applies to medical equipment used in radiation therapy settings.
Check if your Lantis Treatstation system was manufactured before 2003 and has model number 5835991. The system is used by radiation therapists to deliver patient treatments.
Verify your Lantis Treatstation model number is 5835991 and was manufactured before 2003.
No, this recall specifically applies to pre-2003 Lantis Treatstation systems with model #5835991.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your system is affected.
The recall record does not mention patient safety risks, only potential security vulnerabilities.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2198-2019 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-2198-2019 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
