Siemens recalls ONCOR Avant-garde cancer treatment machines with model 05863472 due to software updates reducing collision risk during automatic treatments. Affected units may require safety checks.
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 specific ONCOR Avant-garde cancer treatment machines with model number 05863472 because software updates could potentially cause collisions during automatic treatments. This recall matters because collisions might interfere with treatment safety.
The software update was intended to reduce collision risks during automatic movements of the treatment gantry or table. However, the update might still cause unintended collisions during cancer radiation treatments if not properly configured.
Patients receiving cancer radiation therapy using this specific model of Siemens ONCOR Avant-garde machine are most at risk. Healthcare facilities that use this equipment for treatment may also be affected.
Check for model number 05863472 on the machine. The recall applies to units with serial number 3905. This specific model is used for cancer radiation therapy.
Verify the software version on the control console to ensure it matches the updated version that reduces collision risk.
The recall addresses a potential risk of collisions during automatic treatments, but the software update was designed to reduce this risk. The official notice does not state that injuries have occurred.
Check for model number 05863472 and serial number 3905 on the machine. This specific model is used for cancer radiation therapy.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation. Users should check the software version and ensure it matches the updated version to reduce collision risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1398-2018 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-1398-2018 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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