Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0934-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ion Beam Applications S.A. |
| Report date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Quantity | 14 |
| Location | Louvain La Neuve, Belgium |
Official product description
Proteus 235, Uniform and Pencil Beam Scanning The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) is a medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.
Why the product was recalled
An accessory (range shifter, ridge filter&) can be improperly inserted in snout 300x400 with one rail only and the proton therapy system can still operate.
Distribution information
US Distribution to the states of : MA, FL, VA, PA, OK, TN
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: Letter.
What to do next
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