RecallDepth

Clinac High Energy Medical Linear Accelerator, Medical Charged-particle radiation therapy system; Model #s: 2100(C,C/D EX) and 2300 C, C/D EX)

This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 16, 2006).

Company
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Recall Initiated
August 31, 2006
Posted
November 16, 2006
Terminated
December 4, 2007
Recall Number
Z-0194-2007
Quantity
254 units
Firm Location
Palo Alto, CA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

The chain holding the device gantry in position may break.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, England, Taiwan, Switzerland, Sweden, South Korea, Portugal, Poland, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malaysia, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Denmark, Czech Republic, Colombia, China, Canada, Belgium, Australia and Venezuela.

Lot / Code Info

Serial numbers H272325, H291060, H271879, H273040, H272187, H272434

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

On 8/31/06, the firm issued letters via Federal Express to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.

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