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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 4, 2015

ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions 10, 11 , 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment License. Model number HIT Product Usage: ARIA Radiation Oncology is a radiation treatment plan and image management application.

An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. Admin Instructions may not print on drug order prescriptions or be tran…

Recall #
Z-0170-2016
Affected scope
1971 units
Initiated
September 28, 2015
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Varian Medical Systems, Inc. recalled ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions 10, 11 , 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment License… - a moderate-severity action.

ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions 10, 11 , 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment License… was recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. in November 4, 2015. Reason: An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. A…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0170-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. A….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 4, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0170-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0170-2016) was formally reported on November 4, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 28, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Palo Alto, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1971 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. Admin Instructions may not print on drug order prescriptions or be transmitted with e-Rx. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Spain, France, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, N…. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

1971 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions 10, 11 , 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment License. Model number HIT Product Usage: ARIA Radiation Oncology is a radiation treatment plan and image management application.

Reason for recall

An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. Admin Instructions may not print on drug order prescriptions or be transmitted with e-Rx.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0170-2016
Date reported November 4, 2015
Date initiated September 28, 2015
Recalling firm Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Firm location Palo Alto, CA
Affected scope 1971 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Spain, France, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, Netherlands, Philippi…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1971 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0170-2016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions 10, 11 , 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment License. Model number HIT Product Usage: ARIA Radiation Oncology is a radiation treatment plan and image management application.. Recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 1971 units.
Why was this product recalled?
An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. Admin Instructions may not print on drug order prescriptions or be transmitted with e-Rx.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 4, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0170-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Spain, France, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Australia, India, Taiwan, South Africa, Israel, Australia, Kuwait, Finland, Tunisia, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Moldova, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Tunisia and Turkey..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0170-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported November 4, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.