BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Varian brand GammaMed 12i Accessory: Clamping adapters for bronchial catheters, 1.8mm diameter, GammaMed 12i; Ref: BT-00264, Model 2-H63; Product is distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA and Manufactured by Varian Medical Systems Haan GmbH, Bergische Strasse 16, D-42781 Haan, Germany. The Varian Medical System GammaMed Afterloader system is a remotely controlled intelligent robotic device intended to be used to deliver high dose-rate radiation therapy, in close proximity to and from within diseased tissues. Palliative care and treatments with curative intent to both benign and non-benign disease using interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intra and inter-operative brachytherapy or combinations of any these treatment types are possible using this device.

    Recall: Z-0330-2012 · Initiated October 6, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0330-2012
    Event Number
    60231
    Firm
    Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
    FEI Number
    2916710
    Product Code
    JAQ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    October 6, 2011
    Posted
    December 1, 2011
    Terminated
    October 22, 2012
    Address
    911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1028

    Description

    Varian brand GammaMed 12i Accessory: Clamping adapters for bronchial catheters, 1.8mm diameter, GammaMed 12i; Ref: BT-00264, Model 2-H63; Product is distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA and Manufactured by Varian Medical Systems Haan GmbH, Bergische Strasse 16, D-42781 Haan, Germany. The Varian Medical System GammaMed Afterloader system is a remotely controlled intelligent robotic device intended to be used to deliver high dose-rate radiation therapy, in close proximity to and from within diseased tissues. Palliative care and treatments with curative intent to both benign and non-benign disease using interstitial, intracavitary, intraluminal, intra and inter-operative brachytherapy or combinations of any these treatment types are possible using this device.

    Reason

    The Product Models 1 & 2 have a design flaw problem where the clamping adapter can obstruct movement of the source cable in the event the bronchial catheter is dislodged from the connector.

    Action

    Varian Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION LETTER/FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated October 6, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the Varian Help Desk at 1-888-827-4265 for questions regarding this notice.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide).