FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Surface Applicator Set with Leipzig-style Cone. Brachytherapy applicator set.

Recall: Z-1829-2015 · Reported July 1, 2015

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1829-2015
Event ID
71450
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Varian Medical Systems Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Telephone
Report Date
July 1, 2015
Initiation Date
May 18, 2015
Classification Date
June 23, 2015
Termination Date
January 26, 2016
Address
501 Locust Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22902-4869, United States

Description

Surface Applicator Set with Leipzig-style Cone. Brachytherapy applicator set.

Reason

Varian has discovered that there is a discrepancy in the absolute dose rate given with the Leipzig-style Surface Applicator's Instructions for Use (IFU): Dose Characterization GM11010080 2012-09-06. The actual dose rate of the applicator is approximately 14% higher than the rate published within the IFU. Use of the dose rate as provided by the IFU without modification or independent confirmat

Code Info

JAQ

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Quantity

46