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ExacTrac 6.0 is a patient positioning and monitoring system. Model/catalogue numbers: 20833B EXACTRAC 6.0 IR POSITIONING

FDA device recall Z-1513-2014 · posted 2014-04-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Brainlab AG
Reason for recall
When using multiple radiation treatment targets within a single plan, the ExacTrac v.6.0.3 might position the patient to an unintended radiation treatment point. As a result, there is a possibility that the radiation treatment dose may be delivered to the unintended target position.
Action taken
A FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / PRODUCT INFORMATION letters, dated February 24, 2014, were sent to all direct accounts. The letter identified the affected product, the reason for the recall, and included instructions for direct accounts to take while a permanent fix can be deployed. The letter also advised that a software update will be made available starting the end of April 2014. Customers with questions or concerns 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
41 systems (13 systems in US; 28 systems to foreign countries)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of CA, IN, LA, MA, OH, TX, and WI, and the countries of Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2014-02-24
Date posted
2014-04-25
Date terminated
2017-04-24
Location
Feldkirchen, Germany

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