Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 26, 2012
Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology [ARIA RO] DICOM import/export functionality where a 360 degree arc fi…
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems recalled Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology… - a moderate-severity action.
Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology… was recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems in December 26, 2012. Reason: Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0531-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0531-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0531-2013) was formally reported on December 26, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 5, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Palo Alto, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 264 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology [ARIA RO] DICOM import/export functionality where a 360 degree arc field may convert to static field during D… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution. 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
264 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology, Import Export Application, Model Number: HIT, Affected Versions: ARIA version 11.0 below 11.0.55, Build 11.0.28 and 11.0.34, Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-09798; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA
Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology [ARIA RO] DICOM import/export functionality where a 360 degree arc field may convert to static field during DICOM export or import.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0531-2013 |
| Date reported | December 26, 2012 |
| Date initiated | November 5, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems |
| Firm location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Affected scope | 264 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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