Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 24, 2014
Due to user error, the 4DITC can improperly allow users to clear a safety interlock imposed by the 4DITC on behalf of Varian's Bar Code Conical Verification system from the BrainL…
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. recalled 4D Integrated Treatment Console (4DITC), versions 10 and 11. 4DITC provided assistan… - a moderate-severity action.
4D Integrated Treatment Console (4DITC), versions 10 and 11. 4DITC provided assistan… was recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. in September 24, 2014. Reason: Due to user error, the 4DITC can improperly allow users to clear a safety interlock imposed by the 4DITC on b…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2654-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to user error, the 4DITC can improperly allow users to clear a safety interlock imposed by the 4DITC on b….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2654-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2654-2014) was formally reported on September 24, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 18, 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 512 affected devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to user error, the 4DITC can improperly allow users to clear a safety interlock imposed by the 4DITC on behalf of Varian's Bar Code Conical Verification system from the BrainLab's ExacTract console when it is used w… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chili, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy,…. 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
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
512 affected devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
4D Integrated Treatment Console (4DITC), versions 10 and 11. 4DITC provided assistance for accurate treatment delivery by monitoring linear accelerator parameters and preventing the radiation therapy device from commencing irradiation when any parameter is out of conformance with the treatment plan.
Due to user error, the 4DITC can improperly allow users to clear a safety interlock imposed by the 4DITC on behalf of Varian's Bar Code Conical Verification system from the BrainLab's ExacTract console when it is used with BCCV.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2654-2014 |
| Date reported | September 24, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 18, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Affected scope | 512 affected devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chili, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lith… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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