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Rappel de Device Recall Varian brand Eclipse Treatment Planning System

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    60837
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0736-2012
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2011-12-12
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-01-13
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2014-08-15
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106612
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    System,planning,radiation therapy treatment - Product Code MUJ
  • Cause
    An anomaly has been identified with the eclipse treatment planning system when planning for the siemens multileaf collimator (mlc) where a virtual jaw can be positioned inside the mlc aperture and then used as the beam limiting device for the dose calculation. this will result in an incorrect dose distribution within eclipse.
  • Action
    Varian Medical Systems sent a Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated December 12, 2011, to all affected customers. ***12-12-12, AMENDED INFO ***: An additional letter was sent to consignees on 11/5/12 that Varian identified as also being affected by the recall.*** The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to pay careful attention to any warnings displayed regarding the Virtual Collimator Jaws when the plan is calculated. If the warning indicates that the Virtual Collimator Jaws are inside the MLC aperture, do not proceed with the calculation. Varian is continuing to evaluate possible technical solutions for this issue. Special Instructions for customers outside the USA and Canada: In order to satisfy regulatory requirements, we request that you complete the attached Proof of Notification or Receipt Verification Card once you have read this document and return it to Varian Medical Systems. "We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation." Please call for USA and Canada: 1.888.VARIAN5 (888.827.4265) Europe: +41 41 749 8844.

Device

Device Recall Varian brand Eclipse Treatment Planning System
  • Modèle / numéro de série
  • Classification du dispositif
    Radiology Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Class II Recall - Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the countries of Canada and Europe.
  • Description du dispositif
    Varian brand Eclipse Treatment Planning System, 7.3, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.9, 10.0; Model Number: H48; || Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-07007, Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA || The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS) is used to plan radiotherapy treatments for patients with malignant or benign diseases. Eclipse TPS is used to plan external beam irradiation with photon, electron and proton beams, as well as for internal irradiation (brachytherapy) treatments. In addition, the Eclipse Proton Eye algorithim is specifically indicated for planning proton treatment of neoplasms of the eye.
  • Manufacturer
    Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

Manufacturer

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems, 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto CA 94304-1028
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Varian Medical Systems Inc
  • Source
    USFDA