FDA Recall Terminated

Varian Medical Systems FastPlan, versions 5.5 and 5.5.1, model number HZ3, manufactured by Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA The product is a radiation treatment planning system.

Recall: Z-2195-2008 · Initiated May 29, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2195-2008
Event Number
48654
Firm
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems
FEI Number
2916710
Product Code
IYE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
May 29, 2008
Posted
September 16, 2008
Terminated
May 3, 2011
Address
911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1028

Description

Varian Medical Systems FastPlan, versions 5.5 and 5.5.1, model number HZ3, manufactured by Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA The product is a radiation treatment planning system.

Reason

Due to issues with image orientation verification, a patient may receive all or some of prescribed high dose to healthy tissue instead of intended area.

Action

Recall was initiated by the firm on 05/29/2008. A product notification letter /field safety letter was distributed to all affected users, with a description of the problem and user corrective action steps. In addition, the letter will also be distributed to Varian Sales, Marketing and Service Organizations. Letters were sent to consignees via certified mail with return receipt mailing to US consignees. For foreign consignees, letters will be translated as necessary and distributed with return proof of notification. Varian Medical can be contacted at 1-650-483-3153 for assistance.

Distribution

Product was distributed throughout the US and to Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, China, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Singapore and Spain.

Quantity

182