FDA Recall Terminated

Varian Radiotherapy delivery system (C-Series Clinac, Trilogy and Novalis Tx), model numbers H14, H17, H18, H23, H26, H29, HCX

Recall: Z-1249-2011 · Initiated June 23, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1249-2011
Event Number
56182
Firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
FEI Number
2916710
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 23, 2010
Posted
February 15, 2011
Terminated
May 3, 2011
Address
911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1028

Description

Varian Radiotherapy delivery system (C-Series Clinac, Trilogy and Novalis Tx), model numbers H14, H17, H18, H23, H26, H29, HCX

Reason

Position errors may result in misdelivery of radiation.

Action

Varian sent Urgent Medical Device Correction letters on June 23, 2010 by Federal Express to all customers. ***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.*** Field Safety notification including customer distribution lists, was e-mailed to Varian international Customer Support Managers. Managers will translate to local language if necessary, notify sites by appropriate methods.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

5741 units