Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 25, 2018
Gantry rotation or proton irradiation can be allowed even if apertures or accessories are not correctly positioned in snout 300x400 or snout XL. This can lead to risk of crushing …
Ion Beam Applications S.a. recalled Proteus 235, Universal Nozzle with snout 300x400; PBS dedicated nozzle with snout XL P… - a moderate-severity action.
Proteus 235, Universal Nozzle with snout 300x400; PBS dedicated nozzle with snout XL P… was recalled by Ion Beam Applications S.a. in July 25, 2018. Reason: Gantry rotation or proton irradiation can be allowed even if apertures or accessories are not correctly posit…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2470-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ion Beam Applications S.a. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Gantry rotation or proton irradiation can be allowed even if apertures or accessories are not correctly posit….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2470-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2470-2018) was formally reported on July 25, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 27, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ion Beam Applications S.a. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Louvain-la-neuve. Federal records list the affected scope as 14.
The documented reason for this recall is: Gantry rotation or proton irradiation can be allowed even if apertures or accessories are not correctly positioned in snout 300x400 or snout XL. This can lead to risk of crushing for patient and/or user, and risk of mis… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, VA, PA, OK, NJ, WA, and TX.. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
14
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Proteus 235, Universal Nozzle with snout 300x400; PBS dedicated nozzle with snout XL 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.
Gantry rotation or proton irradiation can be allowed even if apertures or accessories are not correctly positioned in snout 300x400 or snout XL. This can lead to risk of crushing for patient and/or user, and risk of mistreatment for the patient.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2470-2018 |
| Date reported | July 25, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 27, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ion Beam Applications S.a. |
| Firm location | Louvain-la-neuve |
| Affected scope | 14 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, VA, PA, OK, NJ, WA, and TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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