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Eclipse Treatment Planning System versions 11, 13.0, 13.5 and 13.6; Model number: H48; Product Usage: The Eclipse Treatm

FDA device recall Z-0805-2016 · posted 2016-02-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
When using PBC 11.0.31 to calculate the dose for a conventional arc field with more than 100 segments for Eclipse versions 11.0, 13.0, 13.5 or 13.6, the displayed dose does not correspond to the calculated Monitor Units (MU). Potential for unintended radiation exposure.
Action taken
Varian sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letters dated January 11, 2016 to all affected customers. Letters were also sent to Varian Sales and Marketing and Service organizations to notify them of the recall. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions customers were instructed to contact their local Varian Medical Systems Customer Support District or Regional Manager.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MUJ
Quantity affected
9499
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Albania, Guadeloupe, Norway,Algeria, Guam, Pakistan, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama,Australia, Hong Kong, Paraguay, Austria, Hungary, Peru,Aze
Date initiated
2016-01-11
Date posted
2016-02-12
Date terminated
2017-10-25
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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Eclipse Treatment Planning System (K152393)Varian Medical Systems, Inc.2015-09-18