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Varian Medical Systems Inc., Millennium and HD-120 MultiLeaf Collimators (MLC), a component of the Clinac, All Varian Cl

FDA device recall Z-3204-2011 · posted 2011-09-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
An improperly installed collimator cover may detach and fall from the machine, potentially striking the patient or nearby personnel.
Action taken
On 3/17/2011, Varian Medical Systems sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to all affected users, with a description of the problem and user corrective action steps.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
3791 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution including USA, Australia, Argentina, Italy, Morocco, South Korea, Belgium, Canada, Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Hungary, New Zealand, Sweden, Taiwan, Switze
Date initiated
2011-03-17
Date posted
2011-09-14
Date terminated
2012-06-20
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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