Siemens Linear Accelerator (LINAC) models
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc began a recall of Siemens Linear Accelerator (LINAC) models. Product Usage: deliver X-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Siemens Radiation Oncology became aware that customers may be using the Siemens Linear Accelerator in combination with stereotactic accessories which have not been validated as being compatible with Siemens LINAC models". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1652-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
- Product
- Siemens Linear Accelerator (LINAC) models. Product Usage: deliver X-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
- Product code
- IYE Accelerator, Linear, Medical
- Reason for recall
- Siemens Radiation Oncology became aware that customers may be using the Siemens Linear Accelerator in combination with stereotactic accessories which have not been validated as being compatible with Siemens LINAC models.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Labeling design
- Action
- Siemen sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact your local Elekta representative.
- Quantity in commerce
- 9
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, ME, PA, IL, and CA.
- Product codes and lots
- material numbers and serial numbers: 1940035 2962 8139789 5833 8139789 5899 9401654 2113 1940035 2628 4504200 3066 4504200 3361 1940035 3873 1940035 2855
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1652-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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