FDA recall record

Brainlab AG ExacTrac 5.5, an Image Processing System used for patient positioning for recall — FDA Z-1707-2014

When using a specific plan update workflow in combination with a non-Brainlab treatment planning system (TPS), there is a possibility in ExacTrac 5.5.5 to…

Class IIclassification
Z-1707-2014official record ID
Jun 11, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1707-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBrainlab AG
Report dateJun 11, 2014
Recall initiation dateApr 15, 2014
Quantity40 systems (worldwide)
LocationFeldkirchen, Germany

Official product description

ExacTrac 5.5, an Image Processing System used for patient positioning for radiation therapy or radiosurgery.

Why the product was recalled

When using a specific plan update workflow in combination with a non-Brainlab treatment planning system (TPS), there is a possibility in ExacTrac 5.5.5 to generate an unintended blend of two initially separate plans of the same patient.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AZ, AR, CA, FL, KY, MA, NE, NY, TN, TX and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Finland, India, Japan, Netherlands, Oman, Russia, and Taiwan

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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