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Varian Medical Systems Eclipse treatment planning system, Model Number H48, versions 6.5/7.x and Inspiration 8.0.

FDA device recall Z-0861-2009 · posted 2009-02-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Possible incorrect wedge orientation in treatment: Software labeling was issued without warning message relating to preservation of user selected values for Siemens wedge orientation, wedge limits and SAD values for Elekta machines, and collimator operating limits for Saturne Machines when the software version is upgraded.
Action taken
An Urgent Device Correction product notification letter/field safetly letter dated November 21, 2008, was distributed to all affected users, with a description of the problem and user corrective action steps. The letter was also distributed to Varian Sales, Marketing and Service organizations, informing them of the issue.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
516 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzer
Date initiated
2008-11-21
Date posted
2009-02-20
Date terminated
2011-03-10
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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ECLIPSE 6.5 (K010975)Varian Medical Systems, Inc.2001-05-02