FDA Recall Terminated

Proteus 235, Version PTS-11.0.1.2 and PTS-11.0.2 Product Usage: A device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation.

Recall: Z-2424-2018 · Initiated May 16, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2424-2018
Event Number
80298
FEI Number
3000256071
Product Code
LHN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 16, 2018
Posted
June 20, 2018
Terminated
October 16, 2018
Address
Ion Beam Applications S.A. Chemin du Cyclotron, 3 Louvain La Neuve Belgium

Description

Proteus 235, Version PTS-11.0.1.2 and PTS-11.0.2 Product Usage: A device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation.

Reason

Correction vector confirmation message is lost if access point is changed after sending the correction vector. As a result, the patient will be treated in the setup position or treatment position instead of the corrected position.

Action

On May 18, 2018 IBA issued URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICES to their customers. Customers were advised to take the following actions: It is recommended to ensure that the correction vector confirmation message appears on the expected access point. When the correction vector is applied (if deemed necessary1), ensure that the Patient Positioning System GoTo the corrected position for treatment before starting irradiation: - verify on adaPTdeliver screen that the corrected target position is selected before engaging the movement. - verify on adaPTdeliver screen that the corrected target position appears on the screen after the movement. Moreover, as advised in the Proton Therapy System Clinical User Guide, it is recommended to verify the patient position after each correction vector application. A software update will be deployed on all affected sites by July 2018. Customers with questions may email: [email protected]

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of FL and the countries of Sweden, The Netherlands

Quantity

3 units