Siemens recalls specific model of cancer treatment machines due to potential collision risk during automatic treatments. Affected units may need software updates to prevent gantry or table movement collisions.
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 mid-energy linear accelerators used for cancer treatment because software updates could cause collisions during automatic movements. This risk might lead to injuries if the treatment machine moves unexpectedly while delivering radiation.
The control console software update may cause the gantry or treatment table to move unexpectedly during automatic treatments. This could result in collisions with patients or equipment, potentially causing injury.
Healthcare facilities using the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice. Patients receiving cancer treatment with these machines are at risk if the software update causes unintended movements.
Check for model number 01940035 on the device. Affected units were sold with serial numbers including 3383, 5474, 3296, 3591, 3618, 3103, 3986, 3629, 3136, 70-4323, 5092, 3639, 3274, 2855, 3644, 4018, 70-4347, 3939.
Verify the control console software version matches the updated version specified in the recall notice.
Reach out to Siemens Medical Solutions for guidance on the software update process.
The recall affects healthcare facilities using the specific model. Patients may be impacted if their treatment machine requires an update.
Check for model number 01940035 and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
No, but the facility should update the software to prevent potential collisions during treatment.
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-1397-2018 — Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions Hello, I own a Siemens Medical Solutions that is covered by recall Z-1397-2018 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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