Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0077-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 19, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Quantity | 75 devices |
| Location | Palo Alto, CA, United States |
Official product description
Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with a computed tomography scanner to perform imaging for treatment planning and a charged particle accelerator to perform immobilization of the treatment target for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy treatments on cranial lesions, tumors and conditions where radiation treatment is indicated.
Why the product was recalled
Varian Medical Systems has received a report that a user was able to easily rotate the head frame posts when attached to the mounting cam on the metal head ring. There was no report of serious injury due to this issue
Distribution information
US Distribution and Internationally to 1 site in Canada, India and Morocco
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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