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BrachyVision software, catalog #AL15521003, CD-ROM (set of four) packaged in plastic sleeve and inserted into Varian Med

FDA device recall Z-0176-03 · posted 2003-12-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Brachytherary Virginia
Reason for recall
The manufacturer's instructions for using radiation treatment software may cause healthcare practitioner to mistreat the patient.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified consignees by Customer Technical Bulletin on 5/21/03 and additionally by 'URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION LETTER' on 10/31/03. The notifications caution consignees about the need to fully understand scaling functionality and to check scaling for every treatment plan. The notification further explains that the next software release will be modified to include a screen message that appears whenever automatic magnification appears.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LNX
Quantity affected
29 sets
Distribution
Software was distributed to end users nationwide and internationally.
Date initiated
2003-10-31
Date posted
2003-12-03
Date terminated
2003-12-15
Location
Charlottesville, VA

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