FDA recall record

Varian Medical Systems Plan Parameters workspace within Eclipse Treatment Planning System recall — FDA Z-0552-2014

An anomaly has been traced to a software deficiency within the Plan Parameters workspace. When a dose relevant parameter is changed and "do no clear MUs…

Class IIclassification
Z-0552-2014official record ID
Jan 1, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0552-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmVarian Medical Systems, Inc.
Report dateJan 1, 2014
Recall initiation dateNov 18, 2013
Quantity6701
LocationPalo Alto, CA, United States

Official product description

Plan Parameters workspace within Eclipse Treatment Planning System Version 11 and 13; ARIA Radiation Oncology versions 11 and 13 Acuity, versions 11 and 13. Manufactured by Varian Medical Systems Palo Alto, CA. Used in radiation therapy simulation.

Why the product was recalled

An anomaly has been traced to a software deficiency within the Plan Parameters workspace. When a dose relevant parameter is changed and "do no clear MUs and Reference Point dose" is selected, the Monitor units may change.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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