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Varis, Aria Radiation Oncology - Version 8.1.15, 8.5.11, and 8.6.07, Model number HIT-INFSYS, Manufactured by Varian Med

FDA device recall Z-1809-2009 · posted 2009-08-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
Potential mistreatment-- due to software issues, retired plans may be used and treated repeatedly.
Action taken
An Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter/ Field Safety Letter, dated May 8, 2009, were distributed to all affected users, with a description of the problem and user corrective action steps. The Letter will also be distributed to the Varian Sales, Marketing, and Service organizations, informing them of the issue. The firm intends to produce a software fix for the problem. If further clarification is needed, users should contact their Varian Customer Support District or Regional Manager.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
1,587 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Date initiated
2009-05-08
Date posted
2009-08-27
Date terminated
2011-12-23
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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