FDA recall record

Brainlab AG ExacTrac Dynamic recall — FDA Z-1185-2021

In case of a failed automatic marker detection, a software error causes parts of the display to incorrectly behave as if the current patient position is…

Class IIclassification
Z-1185-2021official record ID
Mar 17, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1185-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBrainlab AG
Report dateMar 17, 2021
Recall initiation dateMar 1, 2021
Quantity73 ExacTrac Dynamic systems (versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2) have been manufactured and distributed
LocationMunich, Germany

Official product description

ExacTrac Dynamic (Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System).

Why the product was recalled

In case of a failed automatic marker detection, a software error causes parts of the display to incorrectly behave as if the current patient position is within predefined tolerances and may allow the user to proceed to treatment despite potentially exceeding shift values.

Distribution information

USA: (CA, NJ, AZ, AR, NY, IN, OR, NC), Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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