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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1077-2013·Announced 2013-04-17

Siemens Medical Solutions Recalls Elekta MOSAIQ Software Due to Safety Risk

Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling Elekta MOSAIQ Oncology Information System software versions below 2.41 due to a potential safety risk identified by the manufacturer.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text identifies a 'potential safety risk' for a medical device used in cancer treatment without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling Elekta MOSAIQ Oncology Information System software versions below 2.41. The recall involves 101 units distributed worldwide. The software is used in conjunction with SIEMENS branded ARTISTE and ONCOR family of linear accelerator systems, which are intended to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

The recall was initiated because the manufacturer, IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., identified a potential safety risk associated with the MOSAIQ Oncology Information System. The source text does not specify the nature of the safety risk, the number of affected patients, or any reported injuries or illnesses.

Healthcare facilities and users of the affected software should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions on how to address the potential safety risk. The recall number is Z-1077-2013.

The recalled product

Product
ELEKTA MOSAIQ SW version below 2.41 Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE and ONCOR family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
Affected units
101

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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