Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2653-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD., HIROSHIMA MACHINERY WORK |
| Report date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 5, 2014 |
| Quantity | 3 units in use in the US |
| Location | HIROSHIMA, N/A, Japan |
Official product description
VERO Linear Accelerator System, Model Number MHI-TM2000; Common Name: Medical Linear Accelerator. MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System is intended for radiation therapy of lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
Why the product was recalled
Software Anomaly: If a user changes the calendar setting from Workday to Holiday or vice versa, that would erroneously change the status of treatment/fractions, which are completed and to become Treated (completed) status on the exact day when such change is made, to Untreated status. Furthermore, such treatment would be cloned and mistakenly added to the schedule as Untreated treatment
Distribution information
Distributed in the states of NY, FL, and TX.
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.
What to do next
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