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Varis Vision Treatment 6.6/RTP Exchange/Siemens Accelerators

FDA device recall Z-1375-06 · posted 2006-08-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
Reason for recall
A software anomaly may occur which can lead to patient treatment with the wrong field. The anomaly is reported only to occur when this software version (6.6.5022) is used with Elekta or Siemens linear accelerators .
Action taken
On 09/20/2005, Varian Medical Systems issued a notification letter via certified mail and FedEx. These letters were issued with instructions on what to do regarding the corrections. Varian Medical Systems intends to release new, updated software.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
58 units
Distribution
The product was distributed to 34 consignees, located in AZ, CA, MA, MI, NC, PA in the USA, and in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden, and t
Date initiated
2005-09-20
Date posted
2006-08-05
Date terminated
2006-11-21
Location
Palo Alto, CA

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