RecallDepth

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.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 17, 2009).

Company
Accuray Inc
Recall Initiated
November 14, 2008
Posted
January 17, 2009
Terminated
December 2, 2010
Recall Number
Z-0629-2009
Quantity
4 units
Firm Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

System 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.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution. Product was distributed to 4 medical facilities in the US.

Lot / Code Info

All units that have MP software version 3.0 and the Iris Collimator in clinical use at the same time are subject to this recall.

Root Cause

Software design

Action Taken

An 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.

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