Linear accelerator software addresses potential wrong-site treatment risk
Siemens linear accelerator systems may allow users to select the wrong treatment site, potentially delivering radiation to the wrong location. The FDA classified this Class II recall affecting 8 units across seven U.S. states.
- Product
- ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS with syngo RT Therapist with software version 4.3.1 MR3. Material Number: 8162815 Intended Use: Family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide