FDA-Device2017-03-15Class II
MEVATRON MD-2, MEVATRON MDX-2 and MEVATRON ME, 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
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
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.
Sold states
Nationwide Distribution
Affected count
35 systems
Manufactured in
40 Liberty Blvd, N/A, Malvern, PA, United States
Products
MEVATRON MD-2, MEVATRON MDX-2 and MEVATRON ME, 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
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1436-2017Don't want to check this manually?
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