ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1442-2008 ยท IYE Accelerator, Linear, Medical

Varian Medical Systems Oncology Systems

Varian Medical Systems On-Board Imager, Versions 1.0.15 and 1.2.05 Imaging Accessory to Medical Linear Accelerator. The On-Board Imager Device is used for verification of correct patient position in relation to isocenter and verification of the treatment fields in relation to anatomical and/or fiducial landmarks.

DateAug 15, 2008 (initiated Jan 3, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonIf used with a third party radiation therapy treatment planning software system, mistreatment may occur because of a misalignment.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionThe firm has upgraded all user sites through normal course of service and installation activities. Notification letters were distributed starting January 03, 2008.
Quantity291 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA including states of GA, MI, NY, MN, TX, TN, CA, MD, KS, AL, KY, CT, WI, LA, NC, NJ, PA, IL, RI, FL, NE, AK, VA, WV, NV, MO, TN, OR, IN, MA, CT, AL, AZ, NH, ID, OH, SC, CO, CT, ND, WA, and UT, and countries of Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Japan, UK, France, Ita
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K040192ON-BOARD IMAGER DEVICE
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., Feb 27, 2004
K041519MODIFICATION TO: ON-BOARD IMAGER DEVICE
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., Aug 4, 2004
K042720ON-BOARD IMAGER DEVICE
Varian Medical Systems, Oct 29, 2004