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FDA device recall Z-1617-2012 · posted 2012-05-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Varian received a report involving a Gantry collision and is sending a notification to remind users of the collision protection tools available with TrueBeam and TrueBeam STx, including actions the operator should be aware of.
Action taken
An "Urgent Medical Device Correction / Field Safety Letter" was distributed to all affected users on April 9, 2012, with a description of the problem and user corrective action steps. The Letter was also distributed to the Varian Sales, Marketing, and Service organizations. Customers in the US and Canada may contact (888) 827-4265 for questions. *** An additional letter was sent on 11/5/12 to additional consignees identified by Varian as being affected the the recall but not previously notified.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
207 devices 12/7/12 - amended to 216 devices.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia,
Date initiated
2012-04-09
Date posted
2012-05-16
Date terminated
2014-04-16
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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