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Flexible Implant tube, blind end, 350 mm, part # GM11003730, labeled in part ***Varian Medical Systems, Inc 3100 Hansen

FDA device recall Z-0921-05 · posted 2005-06-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems
Reason for recall
A defective treatment applicator in a cancer therapy medical device may become separated potentially causing patient injury.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified end users by Customer Technical Bulletin on 4/14/05. The bulletin advised of potential for the blind end of the implant tube to become separated with the possible effect of the tube end being inhaled by a patient. Consignees were instructed to stop using product and return for replacement. The firm''s bulletin is also available on the company website.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAQ
Quantity affected
33 devices in domestic distribution
Distribution
Product was distributed to direct accounts in CT, MI, PA, CO, VT and MO. Product was additionally sold to foreign accounts in internationally.
Date initiated
2005-04-14
Date posted
2005-06-22
Date terminated
2005-08-22
Location
Charlottesville, VA

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