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ExacTrac 5.5, an Image Processing System used for patient positioning for radiation therapy or radiosurgery.

FDA device recall Z-1707-2014 · posted 2014-06-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Brainlab AG
Reason for recall
When using a specific plan update workflow in combination with a non-Brainlab treatment planning system (TPS), there is a possibility in ExacTrac 5.5.5 to generate an unintended blend of two initially separate plans of the same patient.
Action taken
Brainlab sent a "FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / PRODUCT NOTIFICATION" letter dated March 13, 2014 was sent to all affected customers. The letter identifies the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter includes specific instructions to users that are intended to reduce the likelihood of similar events occurring when using ExacTrac software version 5.5.5. The letter further states that Brainlab will be providing a software update to all customers. Brainlab will contact all customers to arrange for the software update within the following 6 months. Customers with any questions about this issue can contact Brainlab at 800-597-5911 or via e-mail at us.support@brainlab.com.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
40 systems (worldwide)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AZ, AR, CA, FL, KY, MA, NE, NY, TN, TX and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Finland, India, Japan, Netherlands, Oman, Russia, and
Date initiated
2014-04-15
Date posted
2014-06-03
Date terminated
2017-04-24
Location
Feldkirchen, Germany

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EXACTRAC 5.5 (K072506)Brainlab AG2007-10-26