FDA Recall Terminated

Mobetron Model 1000, mobile electron linear accelerator, a device system which delivers radiation to an intraoperative site.

Recall: Z-0014-2009 · Initiated June 20, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0014-2009
Event Number
49022
Firm
Intraop Medical Corporation
FEI Number
3001874253
Product Code
LHN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
June 20, 2008
Posted
October 3, 2008
Terminated
April 5, 2011
Address
570 Del Rey Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085-3528

Description

Mobetron Model 1000, mobile electron linear accelerator, a device system which delivers radiation to an intraoperative site.

Reason

Docking screw/nut failure, which may result in a treatment head dropping, potentially impacting the patient.

Action

Recall initiated on 06/20/2008, advising users via Advisory Notice that a safety upgrade would be available. Two options are given to either self inspect the product or schedule an Intraop Authorized Field Service Engineer to visit their facility to perform the inspection. The letter notes that if no nut failure was evident, the machine could still be used. The firm continues to send retrofit kits.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

24 units