FDA recall record

Brainlab AG ExacTrac versions 6.5 through 6.5 intended to be used to place patients at an recall — FDA Z-1006-2018

The usage of workflows that deviate from the recommended specifications in the User manual for ExacTrac Patient Positioning System (versions 6.0, 6.1,…

Class IIclassification
Z-1006-2018official record ID
Mar 21, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1006-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBrainlab AG
Report dateMar 21, 2018
Recall initiation dateFeb 14, 2018
Quantity587 systems
LocationMunich, Germany

Official product description

ExacTrac versions 6.5 through 6.5 intended to be used to place patients at an accurately defined point within the treatment beam of a medical accelerator for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy procedures, in order to treat lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated. ExacTrac may also be used to monitor the patient position during the treatment.

Why the product was recalled

The usage of workflows that deviate from the recommended specifications in the User manual for ExacTrac Patient Positioning System (versions 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5) with Auxiliary Device Interface (ADI) and Varian Clinac or Varian TrueBeam, which may result in misinterpretation of beam authorization via ADI.

Distribution information

worldwide

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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