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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 25, 2018

Fx SOLUTIONS OFFSET HEAD CoCr 50x20, REF 106-5000 Product Usage: Device is designed to produce and deliver proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.

Breach in the external blister of certain lots of Humelock Offset Head 50 X 20 and Centered Head 50 X 19.

Recall #
Z-2469-2018
Affected scope
145 units
Initiated
June 4, 2018
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Fx Solutions recalled Fx SOLUTIONS OFFSET HEAD CoCr 50x20, REF 106-5000 Product Usage: Device is designed t… - a moderate-severity action.

Fx SOLUTIONS OFFSET HEAD CoCr 50x20, REF 106-5000 Product Usage: Device is designed t… was recalled by Fx Solutions in July 25, 2018. Reason: Breach in the external blister of certain lots of Humelock Offset Head 50 X 20 and Centered Head 50 X 19.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2469-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Fx Solutions issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Breach in the external blister of certain lots of Humelock Offset Head 50 X 20 and Centered Head 50 X 19..

Moderate
severity level
145 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 25, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2469-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2469-2018) was formally reported on July 25, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 4, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Fx Solutions is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Viriat Rhone-Alpes. Federal records list the affected scope as 145 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Breach in the external blister of certain lots of Humelock Offset Head 50 X 20 and Centered Head 50 X 19. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: France, Argentina, South Africa, Spain, Israel, Germany, Lebanon, Italy, Chile, Belgium, Greece, Mexico, Poland, Hong Kong, Switzerland. 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 - 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

145 units

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Fx SOLUTIONS OFFSET HEAD CoCr 50x20, REF 106-5000 Product Usage: Device is designed to produce and deliver proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.

Reason for recall

Breach in the external blister of certain lots of Humelock Offset Head 50 X 20 and Centered Head 50 X 19.

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-2469-2018
Date reported July 25, 2018
Date initiated June 4, 2018
Recalling firm Fx Solutions
Firm location Viriat Rhone-Alpes
Affected scope 145 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: France, Argentina, South Africa, Spain, Israel, Germany, Lebanon, Italy, Chile, Belgium, Greece, Mexico, Poland, Hong Kong, Switzerland

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

Scale of Impact

145 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fx SOLUTIONS OFFSET HEAD CoCr 50x20, REF 106-5000 Product Usage: Device is designed to produce and deliver proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.. Recalled by Fx Solutions. Units affected: 145 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Breach in the external blister of certain lots of Humelock Offset Head 50 X 20 and Centered Head 50 X 19.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2469-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: France, Argentina, South Africa, Spain, Israel, Germany, Lebanon, Italy, Chile, Belgium, Greece, Mexico, Poland, Hong Kong, Switzerland.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2469-2018) 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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