Siemens recalls ONCOR Impression Plus digital linear accelerators due to collision risk when delivering automatic cancer treatments. 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 ONCOR Impression Plus cancer treatment machines because software updates could cause collisions during automatic treatments. This might lead to injuries if the machine moves unexpectedly while delivering radiation.
The software update may cause the machine's gantry or treatment table to move unexpectedly during automatic treatments. This could lead to collisions with patients or staff, potentially causing injuries.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled ONCOR Impression Plus machines are most at risk. Patients receiving cancer treatments with these machines could be affected if the software issue occurs.
Check for the model number 05857912 on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers: 3855, 4019, 4067, 3953, 5148, 3793, 5098, 5222, 3801, 5388, 3948, 3755, 5033, 4015, 5095.
Verify if your machine has the listed serial numbers: 3855, 4019, 4067, 3953, 5148, 3793, 5098, 5222, 3801, 5388, 3948, 3755, 5033, 4015, 5095.
The model number is 05857912.
The machine's gantry or treatment table might move unexpectedly, causing collisions with patients or staff.
No, but healthcare facilities should check if their device is affected and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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-1401-2018 — Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions Hello, I own a Siemens Medical Solutions that is covered by recall Z-1401-2018 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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