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VARiS 1.4G and Vision/SomaVision Radiation Therapy Systems; VARiS versions 6.1.33 and 6.2.19 in conjunction with Eclipse

FDA device recall Z-0633-03 · posted 2003-03-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Inc
Reason for recall
The product has a software problem. This could result in a treatment without a motorized wedge where one had been planned.
Action taken
On 1/16/03 and 2/4/03 (2nd notification) the firm initiated the recall and their notification was via letters to inform its consignees about the new VARiS version 6.2.27 release.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
12 units
Distribution
Product was released for distribution to 7 hospitals in the US. Distribution was limited to the following States: CA, MA, NC, SC, PA, and LA. 1 (one) Canadian distribution includes Fraser Valley Cance
Date initiated
2003-01-31
Date posted
2003-03-12
Date terminated
2003-09-17
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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