FDAJanuary 25, 2017device

MEVATRON M 6730/6740 (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

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The 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.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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