FDA Devices recall · Reported August 15, 2012
Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0; Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-08847; Model Number: HIT; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA The ARIA Radiation Oncology product is a treatment plan and image management application. It enables the authorized user to enter, access, modify, store and archive treatment plan and image data from diagnostic studies, treatment planning, simulation, plan verif
A software anomaly has been identified with the Import Export Application version 11.0 where MLC leaf positions for plans using BrainLab m3 and mMLC are incorrectly imported.
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems recalled Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0;… - a moderate-severity action.
Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0;… was recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems in August 15, 2012. Reason: A software anomaly has been identified with the Import Export Application version 11.0 where MLC leaf positi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2153-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A software anomaly has been identified with the Import Export Application version 11.0 where MLC leaf positi….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 2 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- August 15, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2153-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0; Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-08847; Model Number: HIT; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA The ARIA Radiation Oncology product is a treatment plan and image management application. It enables the authorized user to enter, access, modify, store and archive treatment plan and image data from diagnostic studies, treatment planning, simulation, plan verification and treatment. ARIA Radiation Oncology also stores the treatment histories including dose delivered to defined sites and provides tools to verify performed treatments. ARIA also includes optional tools to manage the oncology department's clinical and business information.
Reason for recall
A software anomaly has been identified with the Import Export Application version 11.0 where MLC leaf positions for plans using BrainLab m3 and mMLC are incorrectly imported.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2153-2012 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems |
| Firm location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Affected scope | 2 Units. |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including the states of New York and Ohio. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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