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Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0, Model 459800200841. Product Usage: The Pinnacle 3 RTP software allows qualified medical

FDA device recall Z-1643-2015 · posted 2015-05-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
A problem (the dose computed in planning mode is calculated incorrectly ) has been detected in the Philips Pinnacle3 software version 10.0 that, if it were to re-occur, could pose a risk for patients or users. Specifically, the dose engine is being passed the wrong snout position. The snout position is used to determine the penumbra of the beam which includes the calculation of the source si
Action taken
Philips Healthcare sent a "Field Safety Notification PROST-T-300-01-06" letter dated 20 April 2015 to their customers. The letter described the Problem Description, Hazard Involved, How to Identify Affected Products, Action to be Taken by Customer / User, Actions Planned by Philips and Further Information and Support (Contact Philips Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377).
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MUJ
Quantity affected
4
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of MO, FL, OH
Date initiated
2015-04-23
Date posted
2015-05-21
Date terminated
2016-10-05
Location
Andover, MA

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