ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2989-2011 ยท JAD System, Therapeutic, X-Ray

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

INTRABEAM Shielding Material Flat 20 x 20 cm, Sterile/FO 0.05 mm Pb Equivalent (50keV) Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Indicated for radiation therapy treatments.

DateAug 10, 2011 (initiated Jul 1, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonCarl Zeiss Meditec received a report that the INTRABEAM 20 x 20 cm sterile shield's packaging looked wet inside. Investigation found the substance to be Triethylene Glycol,
Root causeProcess control
ActionCarl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. sent an "Important Field Correction Action" letter dated July 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included description of affected product and problem. Customers are asked to notify the firm if they have experienced any problems with the product and to return any remaining product for replacement upon completion of required testing. Customers are asked to fill out and return an Acknowledgement Form. For additional information contact Carl Zeiss Meditec at (925) 570-4844.
Quantity8 boxes of 10 sterile packages.
DistributionNationwide (USA) Distribution including the states of FL, CA, NY, VA and AL.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K051055INTRABEAM SYSTEM
Carl Zeiss Surgical GmbH, May 23, 2005
K090584INTRABEAM SYSTEM WITH BALLOON APPLICATOR AND CBG SETS
Carl Zeiss Surgical GmbH, Nov 24, 2009