Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 24, 2014
Trend in reports of unexpected decrease in beam output in C-series High Energy Linear Accelerators for 6MV photon treatment mode.
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. recalled C-Series High Energy Linear Accelerator - Models: Novalis Tx, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx, Clinac… - a moderate-severity action.
C-Series High Energy Linear Accelerator - Models: Novalis Tx, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx, Clinac… was recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. in September 24, 2014. Reason: Trend in reports of unexpected decrease in beam output in C-series High Energy Linear Accelerators for 6MV ph…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2567-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Trend in reports of unexpected decrease in beam output in C-series High Energy Linear Accelerators for 6MV ph….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2567-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2567-2014) was formally reported on September 24, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 17, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Palo Alto, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 3416.
The documented reason for this recall is: Trend in reports of unexpected decrease in beam output in C-series High Energy Linear Accelerators for 6MV photon treatment mode. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Byelarus, Belgium, Bosniak, Brazil;, Bulgaria, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa R…. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3416
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
C-Series High Energy Linear Accelerator - Models: Novalis Tx, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx, Clinac iX, Clinac 2100 C/D, Clinac 2300C/D, Clinac 21EX, Clinac 23EX with versions 7, 8, 9 and 6 MV configuration and maximum dose rate of at least 6000 MU/min only. Varian High Energy Linear Accelerator is intended to provide sterotactic radiosurgery and precision radio-therapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated.
Trend in reports of unexpected decrease in beam output in C-series High Energy Linear Accelerators for 6MV photon treatment mode.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2567-2014 |
| Date reported | September 24, 2014 |
| Date initiated | June 17, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Affected scope | 3416 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Byelarus, Belgium, Bosniak, Brazil;, Bulgaria, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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