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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

MEVION S250 for Proton Radiation Therapy

Reported: April 27, 2016 Initiated: March 15, 2016 #Z-1529-2016

Product Description

MEVION S250 for Proton Radiation Therapy

Reason for Recall

Possibility of Gantry Motion with Aperture or Compensator only partially inserted. An Aperture may fall out during Gantry motion. It is possible that it can hit a patient and cause traumatic injury or death.

Details

Units Affected
5
Distribution
US nationwide distribution to MO, OK, FL, and NJ.
Location
Littleton, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MEVION S250 for Proton Radiation Therapy. Recalled by Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 5.
Why was this product recalled?
Possibility of Gantry Motion with Aperture or Compensator only partially inserted. An Aperture may fall out during Gantry motion. It is possible that it can hit a patient and cause traumatic injury or death.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1529-2016.