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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

RoboCouch Patient Positioning System Product Usage: is intended for use in the support and positioning of a patient during radiosurgery and radiotherapy procedures and other medical procedures when precise positioning is required.

Reported: May 1, 2013 Initiated: March 27, 2013 #Z-1155-2013

Product Description

RoboCouch Patient Positioning System Product Usage: is intended for use in the support and positioning of a patient during radiosurgery and radiotherapy procedures and other medical procedures when precise positioning is required.

Reason for Recall

A5 gearboxes responsible for pitch (head up and head down) and roll (patient left and right) motions of the RoboCouch manipulator may be defective.

Details

Recalling Firm
Accuray Incorporated
Units Affected
16 devices are subject to correction.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of: OH, MO. OK, CA and VA and the countries of: Finland, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Turkey and Japan.
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
RoboCouch Patient Positioning System Product Usage: is intended for use in the support and positioning of a patient during radiosurgery and radiotherapy procedures and other medical procedures when precise positioning is required.. Recalled by Accuray Incorporated. Units affected: 16 devices are subject to correction..
Why was this product recalled?
A5 gearboxes responsible for pitch (head up and head down) and roll (patient left and right) motions of the RoboCouch manipulator may be defective.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 1, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1155-2013.