Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 24, 2016
When using PBC 11.0.31 to calculate the dose for a conventional arc field with more than 100 segments for Eclipse versions 11.0, 13.0, 13.5 or 13.6, the displayed dose does not co…
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. recalled Eclipse Treatment Planning System versions 11, 13.0, 13.5 and 13.6; Model number: H48; … - a moderate-severity action.
Eclipse Treatment Planning System versions 11, 13.0, 13.5 and 13.6; Model number: H48; … was recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. in February 24, 2016. Reason: When using PBC 11.0.31 to calculate the dose for a conventional arc field with more than 100 segments for Ecl…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0805-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-When using PBC 11.0.31 to calculate the dose for a conventional arc field with more than 100 segments for Ecl….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0805-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0805-2016) was formally reported on February 24, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 11, 2016. 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 9499.
The documented reason for this recall is: When using PBC 11.0.31 to calculate the dose for a conventional arc field with more than 100 segments for Eclipse versions 11.0, 13.0, 13.5 or 13.6, the displayed dose does not correspond to the calculated Monitor Units… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Albania, Guadeloupe, Norway,Algeria, Guam, Pakistan, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama,Australia, Hong Kong, Paraguay, Austria, Hungary, Peru,Azerbaijan, Iceland, P…. 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
9499
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Eclipse Treatment Planning System versions 11, 13.0, 13.5 and 13.6; Model number: H48; Product Usage: The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS) is used to plan radiotherapy treatments for patients with malignant or benign diseases. Eclipse TPS is used to plan external beam irradiation with photon, electron and proton beams, as well as for internal irradiation (brachytherapy) treatments.
When using PBC 11.0.31 to calculate the dose for a conventional arc field with more than 100 segments for Eclipse versions 11.0, 13.0, 13.5 or 13.6, the displayed dose does not correspond to the calculated Monitor Units (MU). Potential for unintended radiation exposure.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0805-2016 |
| Date reported | February 24, 2016 |
| Date initiated | January 11, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Affected scope | 9499 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Albania, Guadeloupe, Norway,Algeria, Guam, Pakistan, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama,Australia, Hong Kong, Paraguay, Austria, Hungary, Peru,Azerbaijan, Iceland, Philippines, Banglade… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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