RecallDepth

Varian brand Eclipse Release 10 with RT Chart Release 10 (Client Build 10.0.28 or Build 10.0.34), An Eclipse Treatment Planning System used with ARIA Radiation Oncology (RT Chart module), Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-05277, Model Number: H48; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA. The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS) is used to plan radiotherapy treatments for patients with malignant or benign diseases. Eclipse TPS is used to plan external beam irradiation with photon, electron and proton beams, as well as for internal irradiation (brachytherapy) treatments. In addition, the Eclipse Proton Eye algorithm is specifically indicated for planning proton treatment of neoplasms of the eye.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 11, 2012).

Company
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
Recall Initiated
October 31, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
June 6, 2014
Recall Number
Z-0370-2012
Firm Location
Palo Alto, CA
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

An anomaly has been identified with Varian Eclipse and RT Chart where adding a reference point in RT Chart and editing the field dose contributions may change the Prescribed Dose Per Fraction in Eclipse.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Lot / Code Info

CODES: All codes from H480005 through H48C896

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

Varian Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION/URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated October 31, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Varian has corrected the issue and will contact customers to schedule installation of the corrected version of the system. Contact the Varian Oncology Help Desk at 1-888-827-4265 for questions regarding this notice. .

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