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DS/US Proton Feature with Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0.0 and 14.0.0 Radiation Therapy Planning System Model #45980020

FDA device recall Z-0745-2016 · posted 2016-02-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems
Reason for recall
In DS/US proton planning, there is a correction factor used internally to the dose engine that is calculating improperly in some cases. This can result in an incorrect dose calculation.
Action taken
Philips sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated 16-DEC-2015 to affected customers. The letter described the Affected Products, Problem Description, Hazard Involved, How to Identify Affected Products, Action to be Taken by Customer / User, Actions Planned by Philips and Further Information and Support (contact Philips Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377 ).
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
3
Distribution
US: Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, OH, and MO.
Date initiated
2016-01-08
Date posted
2016-02-02
Date terminated
2016-10-05
Location
Andover, MA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
PINNACLE3 RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING SYSTEM (K130992)Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.2013-06-14