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Clinac (linear accelerator); Model 21EXS Silhouette Machine (slim version of the Clinac); Distributed by and/or Manufact

FDA device recall Z-1530-05 · posted 2005-09-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Inc
Reason for recall
Emergency Off Switch located on the device may not function correctly resulting in the device remaining powered on after the switch is activated.
Action taken
On 3/16/05, the firm initiated the recall and their notification was via letters informing its customers of the corrective action.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
24 units
Distribution
US distribution is: CA, CT, IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, NC, NJ, NY, SC, TN, TX, VA, & WA, totaling 22 hospitals. Foreign distribution includes: Denmark, Hong Kong, and Japan. It did not involve Defense Supply
Date initiated
2005-03-30
Date posted
2005-09-09
Date terminated
2005-09-08
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
VARIAN C-SERIES CLINACS (CLINAC 2300C/D) (K913119)Varian Assoc., Inc.1991-11-07
VARIAN C-SERIES CLINACS CLINAC 600C,2100C,2500C (K904364)Varian Assoc., Inc.1991-02-27