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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1677-2020·Announced 2020-04-15

Siemens ARTISTE MV System Recalled for Radiation Dose Monitoring Safety Interlock Defect

Siemens is recalling ARTISTE MV Systems due to a potential safety issue with dose monitoring interlocks that could result in a 10-20% radiation therapy overdose.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a defect that could result in a 10-20% radiation therapy overdose, which constitutes a significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling the ARTISTE MV System Model #8139789 with Digital LINAC Systems Control Console Software Versions 6, 7, 9, and 13. The recall involves 1,012 units distributed worldwide, with US consignees located in 34 states and Puerto Rico.

The recall is being conducted because of a potential safety issue with the dose monitoring system safety interlocks. This defect could result in a 10-20% overdose of radiation therapy. The affected units are identified by specific serial numbers listed in the recall documentation.

Healthcare facilities and consumers with these specific systems should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for further instructions on how to address the safety interlock issue.

The recalled product

Product
ARTISTE MV System Model #8139789 with Digital LINAC Systems Control Console Software Versions 6, 7, 9, 13
Affected units
1,012

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Serial Numbers 5350
  • 5410
  • 5419
  • 5481
  • 5500
  • 5488
  • 5532
  • 5540
  • 5548
  • 5572
  • 5590
  • 5601
  • 5630
  • 5640
  • 5657
  • 5699
  • 5707
  • 5737
  • 5743
  • 5748

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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