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FDA device recall Z-0164-2009 · posted 2008-10-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
A malfunction within the Varis software might result in a misadministration (underdose). The software does not correctly interpret the number, causing field parameters having decimal values to be incorrect.
Action taken
Recall initiated on June 2, 2008. A product notification letter was distributed by certified mail to all affected consignees.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
18
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Canada, Austria, France, Germany, South Korea, Sweden, and the UK.
Date initiated
2008-06-02
Date posted
2008-10-22
Date terminated
2011-05-03
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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RecordFirmDate
VARIS 1.4G (K001643)Varian Medical Systems, Inc.2000-06-23