FDA recall record

Brainlab AG RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in recall — FDA Z-0647-2016

Large objects with fine resolution are potentially displayed cropped when imported into Brainlab Brain Metastases 1.0.0.

Class IIclassification
Z-0647-2016official record ID
Jan 20, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0647-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBrainlab AG
Report dateJan 20, 2016
Recall initiation dateNov 5, 2015
Quantity20 systems
LocationFeldkirchen, N/A, Germany

Official product description

RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in stereotactic, conformal, computer planned, Linac based radiation treatment of cranial, head and neck, and extracranial lesions. The simulated plan is intended for treatment evaluation for example in tumor board meetings or operating rooms

Why the product was recalled

Large objects with fine resolution are potentially displayed cropped when imported into Brainlab Brain Metastases 1.0.0.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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