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Varian brand Varian Clinac Accelerators with Mark, Millennium MLC 120 (Multileaf Collimator) and BrainLAB m3 MCL, Refere

FDA device recall Z-0945-2012 · posted 2012-02-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Failure to retract or park the Varian MLC leaves prior to use of the demountable BrainLAB m3 could result in the Varian MLC leaves interfering with the treatment field defined by the BrainLAB m3 without an interlock being asserted.
Action taken
The firm, Varian Medical Systems, Inc., sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION-URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated November 10, 2011 to all affected users. The letter describes the product, description of problem, details, recommended actions and Varian's actions. Varian Service will contact customers to arrange installation, once modifications are available. ***12-12-12, AMENDED INFO ***: An additional letter was sent to consignees on 11/5/12 that Varian identified as also being affected by the recall.*** The letter also included special instructions for customers outside the USA and Canada. The customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Proof of Notification or Receipt Verification Card to Varian Medical Systems once they have read the document. If you require further clarification, feel fee to contact your local Varian Customer Support District or Regional Manager at: USA and Canada: 1-888-VARIANS (1-888-827-4265); Europe: +41 41 749 8844; or Email: North America: support-americas@varian.com; Australia/New Zealand: support-anz@varian.com; Europe: support-emea@varian.com; South East Asia: support-sea@varian.com; China/Asia: support-china@varian.com; Japan: support-japan@varian.com; Latin America: soporte.al@varian.com or Internet: Oncology Systems customer site-www.myvarian.com and Varian Medical Systems public site-www.varian.com.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
205 units***12-12-12 AMENDED TO: 213 units***
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Algeria, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany
Date initiated
2011-11-10
Date posted
2012-02-03
Date terminated
2015-02-19
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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MILLENNIUM MLC -120 (K990085)Varian Assoc., Inc.1999-02-08