Recall Z-3108-2011 ยท MUJ System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment
Accuray Incorporated
HiArt versions 4.0.x, and HD versions 1.0.x, H-0000-0003. The TomoTherapy HI-ART System is intended to be used as an integrated system for the planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue. The megavoltage x-ray radiation is delivered
| Date | Aug 31, 2011 (initiated Jul 13, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | As a result of an internal review, TomoTherapy has identified an issue with HiArt versions 4.0.x, and HD versions 1.0.x that we would like to bring to your attention. During DICOM export of plan level images with a non square exported Field of View (FOV), an anomaly in the process of squaring the plan level image may cause the image to shift with respect to ROIs and dose. When the anomaly occu |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | TomoTherapy sent a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated July 13, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. This issue will be remedied with HiArt software version 4.1 and HD software version 1.1 and later. If you have any questions, please contact the TomoTherapy Technical Solutions Center by e-mail "support@tomotherapy.com" . Please refer to the letter for what phone number you should call depending on where you are. |
| Quantity | 346 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-- USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI and WY and the countries United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Tu |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K082005 | MODIFICATION TO HI-ART TREATMENT SYSTEM Tomotherapy Incorporated, Aug 25, 2008 |