MEVATRON M 6700 — Class II medical device recall Z-1433-2017
Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2017-03-15, distributed nationwide. Siemens became aware of a defective weld seam at overhead suspensions. Due to this defect it is possible for t
| Recall number | Z-1433-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-01-25 |
| Classified | 2017-03-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-03-15 |
| Terminated | 2017-10-06 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 35 systems |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Serial numbers | 1452, 1904, 2045, 2067, 2125, 2228, 2292, 2375, 2384, 2507, 2516, 2564, 2596, 2646, 2689, 2702, 2818, 2855, 2863, 2906, 2958, 2962, 2965, 2972, 3009 and 10 more |
| Model numbers | 5693908 |
Product
MEVATRON M 6700 (MX) 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
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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