Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 26, 2014
Software upgrade to correct potential safety issue related to CyberKnife System that occurs when upgrading the Treatment Delivery Software for the first generation Iris Variable A…
Accuray Incorporated recalled CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System with the first generation IRIS Variable Aperture C… - a moderate-severity action.
CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System with the first generation IRIS Variable Aperture C… was recalled by Accuray Incorporated in November 26, 2014. Reason: Software upgrade to correct potential safety issue related to CyberKnife System that occurs when upgrading th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0218-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Accuray Incorporated issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Software upgrade to correct potential safety issue related to CyberKnife System that occurs when upgrading th….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0218-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0218-2015) was formally reported on November 26, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 31, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Accuray Incorporated is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sunnyvale, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 84 devices subject to correction..
The documented reason for this recall is: Software upgrade to correct potential safety issue related to CyberKnife System that occurs when upgrading the Treatment Delivery Software for the first generation Iris Variable Aperture Collimator. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, MS, FL, AZ, DC, TX, CO, CT, IL, WI, RI, NV, OK, MA, AL, NY, MO, NC, TN, PA, DE, NJ, MI, IN, KS, OH. Foreign distribution to Turkey, Switzerland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Po…. 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
84 devices subject to correction.
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System with the first generation IRIS Variable Aperture Collimator. The CyberKnife is indicated for treatment planning and image guided stereotactic Radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated.
Software upgrade to correct potential safety issue related to CyberKnife System that occurs when upgrading the Treatment Delivery Software for the first generation Iris Variable Aperture Collimator.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0218-2015 |
| Date reported | November 26, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 31, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Accuray Incorporated |
| Firm location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Affected scope | 84 devices subject to correction. |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, MS, FL, AZ, DC, TX, CO, CT, IL, WI, RI, NV, OK, MA, AL, NY, MO, NC, TN, PA, DE, NJ, MI, IN, KS, OH. Foreign distribution to Turkey, Switzerland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Poland, Mexico and Kor… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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