Siemens recalls PRIMUS HI digital linear accelerators with model 0450420: updated software reduces collision risk during automatic cancer treatment movements. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Control Console software has been updated to reduce the risk for collision when delivering automatically sequenced treatments with automatic movements of the gantry and/or the treatment table.
Siemens is recalling certain PRIMUS HI digital linear accelerators used for cancer treatment because software updates reduce the risk of collisions during automatic movements. This recall matters because collisions could potentially cause injury during radiation therapy procedures.
The control console software update reduces the risk of collisions when the gantry and treatment table move automatically during cancer radiation therapy. This could potentially cause injury if the equipment malfunctions during treatment.
Medical facilities using the recalled PRIMUS HI linear accelerators for cancer treatment are most at risk. Patients receiving radiation therapy with these devices may be affected if their treatment is interrupted.
Check for the model number 04504200 on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 2958, 3832, 3241, 3574, 3519, 3922, 3924, 3361, 4036, 3302, 70-4185, 3949, 3547, 3657, 3622, 3731, 3565, 5153.
Compare your device's serial number with the list provided in the recall notice: 2958, 3832, 3241, 3574, 3519, 3922, 3924, 3361, 4036, 3302, 70-4185, 3949, 3547, 3657, 3622, 3731, 3565, 5153.
The recall is for a software update that reduces the risk of collisions during automatic movements of the gantry and treatment table when delivering cancer radiation therapy.
Check your device's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice to see if it's affected.
The recall includes a software update that reduces the risk of collisions, but no specific repair or replacement is mentioned in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Medical Solutions to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1402-2018 — Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions Hello, I own a Siemens Medical Solutions that is covered by recall Z-1402-2018 from Siemens Medical Solutions. 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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