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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SIEMENS brand COHERENCE RT Therapist versions RTT MR1.5, RTT 2.1/2.1A and RTT 2.2/ 2.2B; Software release for COHERENCE Therapist 2.3 for Primus and Oncor Linear Accelerators; Model: COHERENCE AG TH, Part No. 5863506, Current R630; Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Reported: April 10, 2013 Initiated: March 5, 2013 #Z-1036-2013

Product Description

SIEMENS brand COHERENCE RT Therapist versions RTT MR1.5, RTT 2.1/2.1A and RTT 2.2/ 2.2B; Software release for COHERENCE Therapist 2.3 for Primus and Oncor Linear Accelerators; Model: COHERENCE AG TH, Part No. 5863506, Current R630; Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Reason for Recall

Siemen's issued a Customer Information Letter under Update Instruction TH016/12S to alert all its affected customers of the software issues. The software release is a result of the final system testing addressing multiple performance defects and several safety issues that were not considered critical (for immediate correction) for the safe use of the device.

Details

Units Affected
621 units (foreign account) in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Location
Martinez, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
SIEMENS brand COHERENCE RT Therapist versions RTT MR1.5, RTT 2.1/2.1A and RTT 2.2/ 2.2B; Software release for COHERENCE Therapist 2.3 for Primus and Oncor Linear Accelerators; Model: COHERENCE AG TH, Part No. 5863506, Current R630; Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 621 units (foreign account) in total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Siemen's issued a Customer Information Letter under Update Instruction TH016/12S to alert all its affected customers of the software issues. The software release is a result of the final system testing addressing multiple performance defects and several safety issues that were not considered critical (for immediate correction) for the safe use of the device.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1036-2013.

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