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VARiS 6.2, 6.1 and 6.0 when used with LINK, Model numbers H88 and H85. Manufactured by Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto

FDA device recall Z-0133-2010 · posted 2009-11-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Software issue: Under certain circumstances, when a therapy treatment field is transferred to VARiS Vision 6.2, 6.1 and 6.0 via LINK procedures, the rotation direction will be reversed.
Action taken
Recall initiated September 15, 2009. An "Urgent - Field Safety Notice" letter was distributed to all affected users, with a description of the problem and corrective action steps. The letter was also distributed to Varian sales, marketing, and service organizations, informing them of the issue. For further information in the USA and Canada, contact Varian at 1-650-424-5731 or 1-888-VARIAN5 (888- 827-4265). In Europe, contact +41 41 749 8844.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
100 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution to 100 consignees throughout the US in IL, NY, MI, NJ, AL, TN, MD, OH, FL, and TX, and to Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Ma
Date initiated
2009-09-15
Date posted
2009-11-09
Date terminated
2011-07-29
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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