FDA Recall Terminated

Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology, Import Export Application, Model Number: HIT, Affected Versions: ARIA version 11.0 below 11.0.55, Build 11.0.28 and 11.0.34, Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-09798; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA

Recall: Z-0531-2013 · Initiated November 5, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0531-2013
Event Number
63713
Firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
FEI Number
2916710
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
November 5, 2012
Posted
December 17, 2012
Terminated
March 3, 2014
Address
911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1028

Description

Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology, Import Export Application, Model Number: HIT, Affected Versions: ARIA version 11.0 below 11.0.55, Build 11.0.28 and 11.0.34, Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-09798; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA

Reason

Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology [ARIA RO] DICOM import/export functionality where a 360 degree arc field may convert to static field during DICOM export or import.

Action

Varian sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Urgent Field Safety Notice dated November 6, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to ensure that the plan was not converted unintentionally during import/export. Customers would be contacted by a Customer Service Representative when the correction was available to schedule installation on their system. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Varian Medical Systems Customer Support District or Regional Manager. US and Canada 1-888-827-4265. For questions regarding this recall call 650-424-5731.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

264 units