FDA Recall Terminated

Varian brand Eclipse Release 10 with RT Chart Release 10 (Client Build 10.0.28 or Build 10.0.34), An Eclipse Treatment Planning System used with ARIA Radiation Oncology (RT Chart module), Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-05277, Model Number: H48; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA. The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS) is used to plan radiotherapy treatments for patients with malignant or benign diseases. Eclipse TPS is used to plan external beam irradiation with photon, electron and proton beams, as well as for internal irradiation (brachytherapy) treatments. In addition, the Eclipse Proton Eye algorithm is specifically indicated for planning proton treatment of neoplasms of the eye.

Recall: Z-0370-2012 · Initiated October 31, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0370-2012
Event Number
60441
Firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
FEI Number
2916710
Product Code
MUJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 31, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
June 6, 2014
Address
911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1028

Description

Varian brand Eclipse Release 10 with RT Chart Release 10 (Client Build 10.0.28 or Build 10.0.34), An Eclipse Treatment Planning System used with ARIA Radiation Oncology (RT Chart module), Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-05277, Model Number: H48; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA. The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS) is used to plan radiotherapy treatments for patients with malignant or benign diseases. Eclipse TPS is used to plan external beam irradiation with photon, electron and proton beams, as well as for internal irradiation (brachytherapy) treatments. In addition, the Eclipse Proton Eye algorithm is specifically indicated for planning proton treatment of neoplasms of the eye.

Reason

An anomaly has been identified with Varian Eclipse and RT Chart where adding a reference point in RT Chart and editing the field dose contributions may change the Prescribed Dose Per Fraction in Eclipse.

Action

Varian Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION/URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated October 31, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Varian has corrected the issue and will contact customers to schedule installation of the corrected version of the system. Contact the Varian Oncology Help Desk at 1-888-827-4265 for questions regarding this notice. .

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.