ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0911-2011 ยท MUJ System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment

Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA

Varian Medical Systems, Eclipse Client software versions with build numbers from 7.3.10 through 8.6.15 (i.e. excluding 8.6.17); Model Number: H48; Radiation Treatment Planning System

DateJan 18, 2011 (initiated Aug 17, 10)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPossible incorrect dose calculation: An anomaly in certain Eclipse versions where, under certain specific sequences of user actions, the dose distribution may fail to be re-calculated even though changes have been made which affect dose.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionVarian Medical Systems Urgent Medical Device Correction letters were sent to all affected users on August 6, 2010. Letters were also sent to Varian Sales, Marketing and Service organizations to inform them of the recall.
Quantity7019
DistributionWorldwide Distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K071873MODIFICATION TO ECLIPSE TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., Aug 9, 2007