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Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology, Import Export Application, Mo

FDA device recall Z-0531-2013 · posted 2012-12-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology [ARIA RO] DICOM import/export functionality where a 360 degree arc field may convert to static field during DICOM export or import.
Action taken
Varian sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Urgent Field Safety Notice dated November 6, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to ensure that the plan was not converted unintentionally during import/export. Customers would be contacted by a Customer Service Representative when the correction was available to schedule installation on their system. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Varian Medical Systems Customer Support District or Regional Manager. US and Canada 1-888-827-4265. For questions regarding this recall call 650-424-5731.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
264 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Date initiated
2012-11-05
Date posted
2012-12-17
Date terminated
2014-03-03
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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