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Acuity with Conebeam Computed Tomography; Radiation therapy simulation system; Model Number: H77.

FDA device recall Z-1460-2008 · posted 2008-07-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Incorrect Image Orientation: The image orientation tag may not be set correctly if the patient has been scanned with an orientation other than Head First Spine. When such images are imported to a treatment planning system, they may appear with either a mirrored or a rotated view.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter issued on 02/05/2008. The letter provided recommended actions for users to follow in order to avoid the software error. The letter informed users that a service pack is being created to correct the issue and that the recalling firm will notify users when it becomes available. For additional information, contact 888-827-4265.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPQ
Quantity affected
16 UNITS
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--USA including states of CA, MA and PA, and countries of UK, Chile, Belgium, Canada and Germany.
Date initiated
2008-01-03
Date posted
2008-07-30
Date terminated
2009-09-30
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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RecordFirmDate
ACUITY WITH CONEBEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (K033339)Varian Medical Systems, Inc.2003-12-30