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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls PRIMUS HI and Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMU
Recalled March 15, 2017 · FDA recall Z-1432-2017 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Hazard
Siemens became aware of a defective weld seam at overhead suspensions. Due to this defect it is possible for the weld seam to break and to cause the overhead suspension to fall down. This can lead to a severe injury to a patient or any other person. · FDA Class II
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35 systems
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Description
Siemens became aware of a defective weld seam at overhead suspensions. Due to this defect it is possible for the weld seam to break and to cause the overhead suspension to fall down. This can lead to a severe injury to a patient or any other person.
Product
PRIMUS HI and Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →