FDA Recall Terminated

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Eclipse/VARiS Vision, an Eclipse radiotherapy Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS); Eclipse Version 7.3.10 (multiple workstations) VARiS Vision System 7. x; Model Numbers: H48/H83.

Recall: Z-0455-2011 · Initiated May 13, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0455-2011
Event Number
56012
Firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
FEI Number
2916710
Product Code
MUJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 13, 2010
Posted
November 24, 2010
Terminated
February 24, 2012
Address
911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1028

Description

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Eclipse/VARiS Vision, an Eclipse radiotherapy Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS); Eclipse Version 7.3.10 (multiple workstations) VARiS Vision System 7. x; Model Numbers: H48/H83.

Reason

Incorrect treatment plan or record: A software design deficiency has the potential for corrupted treatment plan records or treatment records in cases where multiple users editing a record simultaneously can result in a corrupted (but accessible) treatment plan record.

Action

On May 13, 2010, the firm issued letters to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions on the recall. ***12-20-12, AMENDED INFO ***: An additional letter was sent to consignees on 11/5/12 that Varian identified as also being affected by the recall.***

Distribution

Nationwide and Worldwide

Quantity

2417 units***12-20-12 AMENDED TO: 49 units***