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FDA device recall Z-2308-2008 · posted 2008-09-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Software anomaly in which swapping IDs of planning fields can produce inconsistencies between dose matrix and field parameters.
Action taken
Recall initiated June 11, 2008 when the firm issued an Urgent Device Correction recall letter. The letter was distributed to all affected users, with problem description and user corrective action steps. If you have questions, contact your local Varian Customer Support Representative.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
907 units
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the USA and to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Byelorussia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany,
Date initiated
2008-06-11
Date posted
2008-09-17
Date terminated
2011-03-10
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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