FDA Recall Terminated

Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a computer software package intended to provide support for radiation therapy treatment planning for the treatment of benign or malignant disease processes. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System assists the clinician in formulating a treatment plan that maximizes the dose to the treatment volume while minimizing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues. The system is capable of operating in both the forward planning and inverse planning modes. The device is indicated for use in patients deemed to be acceptable candidates for radiation treatment in the judgment of the clinician responsible for patient care. Plans generated using this system are used in the determination of the course of a patient's radiation treatment. They are to be evaluated, modified and implemented by qualified medical personnel.

Recall: Z-0206-2013 · Initiated October 5, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0206-2013
Event Number
63430
Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.
FEI Number
3004022368
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
October 5, 2012
Posted
November 5, 2012
Terminated
February 21, 2013
Address
5520 Nobel Dr, Ste 125, Fitchburg, WI, 53711-4948

Description

Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a computer software package intended to provide support for radiation therapy treatment planning for the treatment of benign or malignant disease processes. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System assists the clinician in formulating a treatment plan that maximizes the dose to the treatment volume while minimizing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues. The system is capable of operating in both the forward planning and inverse planning modes. The device is indicated for use in patients deemed to be acceptable candidates for radiation treatment in the judgment of the clinician responsible for patient care. Plans generated using this system are used in the determination of the course of a patient's radiation treatment. They are to be evaluated, modified and implemented by qualified medical personnel.

Reason

Philips Medical Systems Cleveland), Inc. is recalling Pinnacle3 Virtual Client Connection software version 3.1 due to an improper release and subsequent distribution.

Action

The firm, Philips Healthcare, sent a "Customer Information Letter" dated 2012 Oct 05. The letter listed the affected products, problem description, how to identify affected products, advise on actions by customer / user, actions planned by Philips and further information and support. The letter stated that no action is needed on the part of the customer. The field service engineer will be scheduling a site visit to complete the replacement. Philips Healthcare will be delivering the correct VCC kit. For customers in North America if you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact our Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377. Select option 5 for "All Imaging Systems". Enter your site ID # (If you do not have a site ID#, simply pause for a moment.). Select option 5 for "Nuclear Medicine" and finally select option 3 for "Pinnacle" support.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: ME, MI, NY, and WI.

Quantity

11