PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with a computed tomography scanner to perform imaging for treatment planning and a charged particle accelerator to perform immobilization of the treatment target for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy treatments on cranial lesions, tumors and conditions where radiation treatment is indicated.

Reported: October 19, 2016 Initiated: September 13, 2016 #Z-0077-2017

Product Description

Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with a computed tomography scanner to perform imaging for treatment planning and a charged particle accelerator to perform immobilization of the treatment target for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy treatments on cranial lesions, tumors and conditions where radiation treatment is indicated.

Reason for Recall

Varian Medical Systems has received a report that a user was able to easily rotate the head frame posts when attached to the mounting cam on the metal head ring. There was no report of serious injury due to this issue

Details

Units Affected
75 devices
Distribution
US Distribution and Internationally to 1 site in Canada, India and Morocco
Location
Palo Alto, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with a computed tomography scanner to perform imaging for treatment planning and a charged particle accelerator to perform immobilization of the treatment target for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy treatments on cranial lesions, tumors and conditions where radiation treatment is indicated.. Recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 75 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Varian Medical Systems has received a report that a user was able to easily rotate the head frame posts when attached to the mounting cam on the metal head ring. There was no report of serious injury due to this issue
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 19, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0077-2017.