Varian High Energy Linear Accelerator, C-Series Clinac, Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-06611; Models Numbers: 600C, 600CD

FDA device recall Z-0692-2012 · posted 2012-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

Reason for recall

An event has been reported to Varian which entails excessive connector resistance, which caused the actual jaw positions to differ from the intended jaw positions without warning the operator.

Action taken

Varian Medical Systems sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction - Urgent Field Safety Notice dated November 28, 2011 ***Expanded to include product #2 on December 16, 2011***, to all affected customers. ***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 identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to establish a comprehensive quality assurance program before beginning treatments for the day, quality assurance tests must be performed. Additionally, any discrepancies in imaging field sizes vs planned field size should be brought to the attention of the medical physicist for investigation before treatment continues. Customers were asked to complete the attached Proof of Notification or Receipt Verification Card once they have read the document and return it to Varian Medical Systems. For question regarding this recall: USA and Canada 1-888-827-4265 Europe +41 41 749 8844

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

IYE

Quantity affected

6158 units total

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Date initiated

2011-11-28

Date posted

2012-01-11

Date terminated

2015-06-02

Location

Palo Alto, CA

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