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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0005-2019OTHER

VitalBeam Radiotherapy Delivery System Version 2.5 Product Usage: The VitalBeam delivery systems are intended to provide precision ra...

Units Affected
4
Recall Date
August 20, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0005-2019.

Reports have been received of an anomaly that can result in a treatment without intended gating (respiratory tracking/monitoring). This issue occurs when a patient planned with gating is treated on more than one system.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0005-2019.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  1. Do not stop, change, or discard your prescription on your own.
  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0005-2019.

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Varian Medical Systems Recall FAQ

Varian Medical Systems is the subject of a medical devices safety report: VitalBeam Radiotherapy Delivery System Version 2.5 Product Usage: The VitalBeam delivery systems are intended to provide precision ra.... The notice was published on August 20, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 4 units are potentially affected.