Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 21, 2015
ViewRay discovered that in the event that an encoder breaks or fails on the Patient Handling System (PHS, or couch), when attempting to restart the system, the couch could move un…
Viewray Incorporated recalled MRIdian¿ ViewRay¿ Radiation Therapy System, ViewRay¿ Is indicated for stereotactic ra… - a moderate-severity action.
MRIdian¿ ViewRay¿ Radiation Therapy System, ViewRay¿ Is indicated for stereotactic ra… was recalled by Viewray Incorporated in October 21, 2015. Reason: ViewRay discovered that in the event that an encoder breaks or fails on the Patient Handling System (PHS, or …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0115-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Viewray Incorporated issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-ViewRay discovered that in the event that an encoder breaks or fails on the Patient Handling System (PHS, or ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0115-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0115-2016) was formally reported on October 21, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 27, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Viewray Incorporated is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Oakwood Village, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 4 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: ViewRay discovered that in the event that an encoder breaks or fails on the Patient Handling System (PHS, or couch), when attempting to restart the system, the couch could move unexpectedly. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution to the states of : CA, MO and WI., and Internationally to Korea.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
MRIdian¿ ViewRay¿ Radiation Therapy System, ViewRay¿ Is indicated for stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated.
ViewRay discovered that in the event that an encoder breaks or fails on the Patient Handling System (PHS, or couch), when attempting to restart the system, the couch could move unexpectedly.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0115-2016 |
| Date reported | October 21, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 27, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Viewray Incorporated |
| Firm location | Oakwood Village, OH |
| Affected scope | 4 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution to the states of : CA, MO and WI., and Internationally to Korea. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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