Hitachi recalls MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator Systems due to software issues that may cause incorrect patient radiation targeting during cancer treatment. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Due to a system controller software anomaly, the patient positioning deviation correction may not be applied and may result in the wrong part of the patient being irradiated.
Hitachi is recalling its MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator Systems because a software glitch could cause radiation to target the wrong part of a patient's body during cancer treatment. This poses a serious risk of inaccurate radiation exposure.
The system's software anomaly prevents proper correction of patient positioning, meaning radiation may not be applied where intended. This could result in unintended radiation exposure to critical areas of the body during cancer treatment.
Patients receiving radiation therapy using this specific medical device are at risk. Healthcare providers who own or use these systems should be contacted immediately.
Check for the MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System with serial number 203919. This device is used for radiation therapy of tumors and lesions.
Immediately stop using the MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System if you have it. The software issue could cause incorrect radiation targeting.
No, the device has a software issue that could cause incorrect radiation targeting during treatment. Do not use it until the recall is addressed.
Stop using it immediately and contact Hitachi for further instructions.
Check for the MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System with serial number 203919. This specific model is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hitachi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1585-2018 — Hitachi Hitachi Hello, I own a Hitachi that is covered by recall Z-1585-2018 from Hitachi. 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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