The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1840-2014·Announced 2014-07-02

Siemens LANTIS System Recall for Unvalidated Operating System Risks

Siemens is recalling 108 LANTIS linear accelerator systems because using the software with unvalidated operating systems can cause data corruption and incorrect treatment records.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves data integrity and software compatibility rather than direct physical injury or a high-risk pathogen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 108 LANTIS linear accelerator systems, including LANTIS Commander, LANTIS 6.1 Commander, and LANTIS 8.3 Commander units. These devices are intended to deliver x-ray radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. The recall covers units with material numbers 4503178, 5493072, and 8148178, distributed nationwide.

The recall is due to a potential risk when using LANTIS OIS System client software with operating systems that have not been validated and released by the manufacturer. This incompatibility can result in incorrectly stored data, such as treatment records, and corruption of the LANTIS database.

Healthcare facilities using these systems should contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for instructions on how to resolve the software compatibility issue and ensure data integrity.

The recalled product

Product
Siemens LANTIS System ; LANTIS Commander, 10 Users ; LANTIS 6.1 Commander ; LANTIS 8.3 Commander The intended use of the linear accelerator is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer.
Affected units
108

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 (2)

  • Material nos.: 4503178
  • 5493072

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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