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Eclipse Treatment Planning System, versions 7.3, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.9 and 10.0; Model H48 Varian Medical Systems, Pal

FDA device recall Z-1161-2012 · posted 2012-03-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Varian has been identified an anomaly with the Eclipse Treatment Planning System where the calculated dose distribution is not updated or invalidated when a recalculation or reload is performed while the compensator or fluence editor is open.
Action taken
Varian sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION - URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE letter dated January 30, 2012 to all affected customers. ***12-12-12, AMENDED INFO ***: An additional letter was sent to consignees on 11/5/12 that Varian identified as also being affected by the recall.*** The letter identified the affected product, description of problem, provide recommended user actions, and special instructions for customers outside the USA and Canada. The letter stated that this document will be posted on the customer support website: http://www.MyVarian.com. Customers were instructed to complete the attached Proof of Notification or Receipt Verification Card and return to Varian Medical Systems. For further clarification and questions contact your Varian Customer Support District or Regional Manager.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MUJ
Quantity affected
12,077 units ***AMENDED TO 13,527 units***
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - (USA) Nationwide.
Date initiated
2012-01-30
Date posted
2012-03-06
Date terminated
2014-08-15
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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ECLIPSE TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM (K102011)Varian Medical Systems, Inc.2010-09-03