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
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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