Date Initiated by Firm |
January 26, 2009 |
Date Posted |
January 10, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 24, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-0888-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
51217 |
510(K)Number |
K071360
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Product Classification |
accessory to radiation therapy machine - Product Code IYE
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Product |
Varian Medical Systems Floorstand. An accessory of the Optical Guidance Platform, Model number HZ5 for use with a charged particle accelerator (such as the Clinac 600C). |
Code Information |
Codes HZ5071, HZ59014 and HZ59017. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems 911 Hansen Way Palo Alto CA 94304-1028
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For Additional Information Contact |
650-424-5731
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Potential patient impact -- limit switches for Floorstand may be inadequate for some models and allow for potential impact.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Device Design |
Action |
Varian sent an urgent device correction notification letter 01/26/2009 to all affected users, with a description of the problem and user corrective action steps via certified mail. The letter will also be distributed to Varian Sales, Marketing and Service organizations. |
Quantity in Commerce |
3 units |
Distribution |
Product was distributed to 3 consignees in Florida and Wisconsin. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = IYE and Original Applicant = VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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