PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist version 4.3 Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Reported: June 26, 2013 Initiated: May 29, 2013 #Z-1562-2013

Product Description

ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist version 4.3 Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Reason for Recall

The potential for a safety issue, for the image quality degradation, that is addressed by the Customer Safety Advisory Notice when verifying the patient position based on 2D images that were acquired as single-exposure MV or In-Line kView images using the syngo RT Therapist 4.3.

Details

Units Affected
8 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution
Location
Martinez, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist version 4.3 Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE 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: 8 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The potential for a safety issue, for the image quality degradation, that is addressed by the Customer Safety Advisory Notice when verifying the patient position based on 2D images that were acquired as single-exposure MV or In-Line kView images using the syngo RT Therapist 4.3.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 26, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1562-2013.