ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0629-2009 ยท IYE Accelerator, Linear, Medical

Accuray Inc

Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery System. A radiation therapy device, MultiPlan (MP) Treatment Planning Software and Iris Variable Aperture Collimator, Software version 3.0. Product is indicated for treatment planning and image guided stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy of lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated.

DateJan 17, 2009 (initiated Nov 14, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSystem may use random incorrect data to calculate dose. Resulting dose calculation error can exceed 100% of correct dose which may lead to serious patient injury.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionAn Urgent Advisory Notification letter dated November 14, 2008 was issued to all sites via Fed Ex. The letter identifies the issue and required actions. The user was instructed not to modify current extrapolation depth settings and to contact Accuray Incorporated Customer Support prior to making any changes. Please direct any questions or concerns regarding this issue to Accuray Incorporated Customer Support at 1-877-668-8667 (USA) or 1-408-716-4700 (outside of USA) or customersupport@accuray.com.
Quantity4 units
DistributionNationwide Distribution. Product was distributed to 4 medical facilities in the US.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K072504CYBERKNIFE ROBOTIC RADIOSURGERY SYSTEM
Accuray Incorporated, Sep 21, 2007