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Elekta XiO Radiation Treatment Planning System

FDA device recall Z-1655-2010 · posted 2010-05-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Computerized Medical Systems Inc
Reason for recall
Under certain circumstances, XiO will over-estimate dose in the region where the backup jaw is inside the MLC opening
Action taken
Elekta issued an undated "Important Safety Notice" to all affected sites via e-mail on 4/20/2010. The notice was also sent to the sites on 4/6/10 and 4/12/10 (for 4 sites) before the firm made the decision to recall. The letter explains the correct functioning of the system, the problem, when and why it occurs, the clinical impact, and the work around. Although not stated in the Safety Notice, a self-addressed postcard was enclosed for the customer to return as evidence they received and understood the notice. Sites that do not return the card will be contacted by phone.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MUJ
Quantity affected
The release is being used by 34 customers that also have an Elekta linear accelerator
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA, Canada, Australia, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Malaysia, France, Ireland, and Israel.
Date initiated
2010-04-15
Date posted
2010-05-26
Date terminated
2012-06-07
Location
Maryland Heights, MO

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