Varian High Energy Clinacs, High Energy Accelerator, Radiation Treatment System, Model Numbers: H14, H27, H29, HCX. Product Usage: ...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1325-2013.
Under certain conditions, photon beams in High Energy Clinacs may experience a gradual change in beam symmetry, potentially reaching an asymmetry of up to about 7% before interlock occurs. At maximum asymmetry, this may result in no more than about 3.5% dose deviation from expected at any point in the beam, and may result in minor injury to the patient or slightly decreased local disease control.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1325-2013.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1325-2013.
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
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Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems Recall FAQ
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Varian High Energy Clinacs, High Energy Accelerator, Radiation Treatment System, Model Numbers: H14, H27, H29, HCX. Product Usage: .... The notice was published on May 31, 2011 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 3,943 units are potentially affected.