Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

PRIMUS HI and Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Due to Siemens became aware of a defective weld seam...

Date: January 25, 2017
Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 35 systems

Why Was This 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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report