FDA Recall Terminated

CyberKnife System Robotic Radiosurgery System, (Standard Treatment Couch) Synchrony Respiratory Tracking System, a Radiation Therapy Device, Model Numbers: 026429, 028185, Product is manufactured and distributed by Accuray, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA A Radiation therapy device.

Recall: Z-0908-2011 · Initiated March 16, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0908-2011
Event Number
51550
Firm
Accuray Inc
FEI Number
1000123585
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 16, 2009
Posted
January 18, 2011
Terminated
January 19, 2011
Address
1310 Chesapeake Ter, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089-1100

Description

CyberKnife System Robotic Radiosurgery System, (Standard Treatment Couch) Synchrony Respiratory Tracking System, a Radiation Therapy Device, Model Numbers: 026429, 028185, Product is manufactured and distributed by Accuray, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA A Radiation therapy device.

Reason

The product has the potential for the extension coupling of the Synchrony extension mounting hardware to become loose over time. The assembly weighs approximately 17 pounds; an unexpected contact with users or patients may result in serious injury if the boom descends unexpectedly.

Action

Accuracy Inc., sent an URGENT ADVISORY NOTIFICATION letter, dated March 16, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their system to see if it was affected. Customers were instructed to contact Accuracy Customer Support at 1-877-668-8667 (USA) or 1-408-716-4700 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule service.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Turkey, Russia, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, India, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan