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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 26, 2012

The product affected by this notice is sold under the trade name TomoTherapy SharePlan 1.1. To determine if the version you are using is affected, bring up the About box in the SharePlan application and check if the build number reported there is 1.3.1.10. Intended use: t-RayAutoplan is a software that, based on the planned dose distribution from a TomoPlan treatment planning system, generates a family of individually optimized IMRT plans and presents their characteristics to the user in

This field notice concerns two behaviors of the SharePlan (Multiple Fraction Groups and Depth Offset) that may be unexpected and are not clearly described in the user manual. None…

Recall #
Z-2378-2012
Affected scope
15 units
Initiated
May 30, 2011
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Raysearch Laboratories Ab recalled The product affected by this notice is sold under the trade name TomoTherapy SharePlan 1… - a moderate-severity action.

The product affected by this notice is sold under the trade name TomoTherapy SharePlan 1… was recalled by Raysearch Laboratories Ab in September 26, 2012. Reason: This field notice concerns two behaviors of the SharePlan (Multiple Fraction Groups and Depth Offset) that ma…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2378-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Raysearch Laboratories Ab issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-This field notice concerns two behaviors of the SharePlan (Multiple Fraction Groups and Depth Offset) that ma….

Moderate
severity level
15 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 26, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2378-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2378-2012) was formally reported on September 26, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 30, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Raysearch Laboratories Ab is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Stockholm. Federal records list the affected scope as 15 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: This field notice concerns two behaviors of the SharePlan (Multiple Fraction Groups and Depth Offset) that may be unexpected and are not clearly described in the user manual. None of these behaviors have caused patient … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, KY, MI, NY, OK, and OR. Internationally to Canada, Belgium, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and Poland.. 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

15 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

The product affected by this notice is sold under the trade name TomoTherapy SharePlan 1.1. To determine if the version you are using is affected, bring up the About box in the SharePlan application and check if the build number reported there is 1.3.1.10. Intended use: t-RayAutoplan is a software that, based on the planned dose distribution from a TomoPlan treatment planning system, generates a family of individually optimized IMRT plans and presents their characteristics to the user in a GUI. Among the generated plans, the user selects and clinically approves a treatment plan and exports it electronically to DICOM, for subsequent treatment of the patient. The intended users of t-RayAutoplan shall be clinically qualified staff, such as medical physicists, medical doctors or dosimetrists

Reason for recall

This field notice concerns two behaviors of the SharePlan (Multiple Fraction Groups and Depth Offset) that may be unexpected and are not clearly described in the user manual. None of these behaviors have caused patient mistreatment or other incidents. However, the described user actions must be adhered to for best agreement between treatment plan evaluation and the clinical outcome of the delivere

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2378-2012
Date reported September 26, 2012
Date initiated May 30, 2011
Recalling firm Raysearch Laboratories Ab
Firm location Stockholm
Affected scope 15 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, KY, MI, NY, OK, and OR. Internationally to Canada, Belgium, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and Poland.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

15 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The product affected by this notice is sold under the trade name TomoTherapy SharePlan 1.1. To determine if the version you are using is affected, bring up the About box in the SharePlan application and check if the build number reported there is 1.3.1.10. Intended use: t-RayAutoplan is a software that, based on the planned dose distribution from a TomoPlan treatment planning system, generates a family of individually optimized IMRT plans and presents their characteristics to the user in a GUI. Among the generated plans, the user selects and clinically approves a treatment plan and exports it electronically to DICOM, for subsequent treatment of the patient. The intended users of t-RayAutoplan shall be clinically qualified staff, such as medical physicists, medical doctors or dosimetrists. Recalled by Raysearch Laboratories Ab. Units affected: 15 units.
Why was this product recalled?
This field notice concerns two behaviors of the SharePlan (Multiple Fraction Groups and Depth Offset) that may be unexpected and are not clearly described in the user manual. None of these behaviors have caused patient mistreatment or other incidents. However, the described user actions must be adhered to for best agreement between treatment plan evaluation and the clinical outcome of the delivere
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2378-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, KY, MI, NY, OK, and OR. Internationally to Canada, Belgium, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and Poland..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2378-2012) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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