FDA Recall Open, Classified

IBA Proton Therapy System - PROTEUS 235

Recall: Z-1497-2026 · Initiated February 3, 2026

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1497-2026
Event Number
98364
Firm
Ion Beam Applications S.A. Chemin Du Cyclotron 3 Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve Belgium
FEI Number
3000256071
Product Code
LHN
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
February 3, 2026
Posted
March 6, 2026

Description

IBA Proton Therapy System - PROTEUS 235

Reason

It was identified that eh Universal Beam Triggering Interface (UBTI) is disabled in the Therapy Safety System (TSS) configuration. In this condition, the TSS does not interrupt the beam delivery if the Healthy Signal from an external gating device is lost. This may lead to a risk of mistreatment when external gating devices are used.

Action

On February 3, 2026 Urgent Medical Device Correction letters were sent to customers. Letter provides awareness of the Universal Beam Triggering Interface (UBTI) is disabled in the Therapy Safety System (TSS) configuration. On-site modification of the devices will be performed by IBA with a TSS Configuration update. The update will be deployed at the impacted sites by June 2026.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the state of FL and the countries of Italy and Japan.

Quantity

4 units (1 US, 3 OUS)