FDA Recall Terminated

C-Series: Clinac, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx. , Novalis high energy linear accelerators and UNIQUE single energy linear accelerator; Versions 7, 8 and 9. The UNIQUE is not sold in the US. Product Usage: The Varian High Energy Linear Accelerator is indicated for stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated. The UNIQUE is a single energy medical linear accelerator. UNIQUE is indicated for precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.

Recall: Z-0439-2014 · Initiated October 24, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0439-2014
Event Number
66764
Firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
2916710
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 24, 2013
Posted
December 3, 2013
Terminated
January 13, 2016
Address
911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1028

Description

C-Series: Clinac, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx. , Novalis high energy linear accelerators and UNIQUE single energy linear accelerator; Versions 7, 8 and 9. The UNIQUE is not sold in the US. Product Usage: The Varian High Energy Linear Accelerator is indicated for stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated. The UNIQUE is a single energy medical linear accelerator. UNIQUE is indicated for precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.

Reason

This correction is to notify users that a solution to a previous correction has been developed and Varians reps will be contacting locations to schedule installation.

Action

Varian sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter, P/N CP-05645 Rev D dated October 24, 2013 to their affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter stated all affected sites will be contacted by Varian representatives to schedule an upgrade to their devices. Questions may be directed to 888-827-4265 for USA and Canada. Europe +41 41 749 8844

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and in the countries of Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belorussia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Uthuania, luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, SriLanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

Quantity

3,809 devices