Siemens recalls ONCOR Expression cancer treatment machines with model 07360717 due to software update 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 certain ONCOR Expression cancer treatment machines because software updates could cause collisions during automatic treatments. This might affect patient safety during radiation therapy procedures.
The software update was intended to reduce collision risks when the machine moves automatically during cancer treatment. However, the update might still cause unintended movements that could lead to collisions with patients or equipment.
Healthcare facilities using the ONCOR Expression cancer treatment machines with model number 07360717 are most at risk. Patients receiving radiation therapy with these machines could be affected.
Check for the model number 07360717 on the ONCOR Expression cancer treatment machine. Affected units were sold with serial numbers 5245 and 5353.
Verify the software version on the control console to ensure it matches the updated version that reduces collision risk.
The recall is due to a software update that was intended to reduce collision risks during automatic treatments, but the update might still cause unintended movements.
Check the software version on the control console to ensure it matches the updated version that reduces collision risk. Contact Siemens for further assistance.
The recall addresses a potential risk of collisions during automatic treatments, but the software update is designed to reduce this risk. No specific injuries have been reported.
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-1399-2018 — Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions Hello, I own a Siemens Medical Solutions that is covered by recall Z-1399-2018 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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