Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc recalls MEVATRON M 7400/7440(MEX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear…

Recall date

January 25, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1435-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

MEVATRON M 7400/7440(MEX) 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