RoboCouch Patient Support System, a component of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System. Model number 025007, manufactured by Accuray Inc., Sunnyvale, CA The CyberKnife is indicated for treatment planning and imageguided stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy of lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated. The RoboCouch Patient Support System is intended for use in the support and positioning of a patient during Radiosurgery and radiotherapy procedures and other medical procedures when precise positioning is required.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 14, 2009).
- Company
- Accuray Inc
- Recall Initiated
- October 30, 2008
- Posted
- January 14, 2009
- Terminated
- September 10, 2009
- Recall Number
- Z-0856-2009
- Quantity
- 13 units
- Firm Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Product may not be tensioned properly, potentially causing unexpected rotation or descent.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of France and Turkey.
Lot / Code Info
Model number 025007, system numbers C0158, C0078, C0141, C0160, C0128, C0178, C0179, C0152, C0110, C0113, C0130, C0060, and C0125.
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
All affected sites were notified of the potential problem via Customer Advisory Notice dated 30 October 2008. The letter states required actions that the customer should follow at the beginning of each treatment day. The tension of the belt drive and the support bolts in question will be inspected by Accuray Field Service personnel at the affected facilities. In addition, the preventive maintenance procedure will be updated to include regular inspection and replacement of the belt-drive. Any questions or concerns regarding this issue should be directed to Accuray Customer Support at 1-877-668-8667 or 1-408-716-4700 or customersupport@accuray.com.