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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Proteus 235-Proton Therapy System

Reported: August 4, 2021 Initiated: May 26, 2021 #Z-2155-2021

Product Description

Proteus 235-Proton Therapy System

Reason for Recall

if the user forgets to select the trigger input manually while beam gating is prescribed for the patient, the proton irradiation will be delivered without gating. If the beam is not gated as prescribed, the treatment field may be delivered with an error in position

Details

Units Affected
5 US; 8 OUS
Distribution
FL, PA, TN, TX, VA Foreign: Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden , India, Netherlands
Location
Louvain-la-neuve, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Proteus 235-Proton Therapy System. Recalled by Ion Beam Applications S.A.. Units affected: 5 US; 8 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
if the user forgets to select the trigger input manually while beam gating is prescribed for the patient, the proton irradiation will be delivered without gating. If the beam is not gated as prescribed, the treatment field may be delivered with an error in position
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 4, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2155-2021.