X
Your changes have been successfully saved
Medical Devices Sector
قطاع الأجهزة الطبية
NCMDR
N
ational
C
enter for
M
edical
D
evices
R
eporting
المركز الوطني لبلاغات الأجهزة والمنتجات الطبية
Home
Published FSNs/Recalls
About NCMDR
Contact Us
FAQ
Login
NCMDR Recall
Back
Reference Number:
mdprc 012 01 11 000
Date submitted:
1/8/2011
Manufacturer:
Varian Medical Systems
Device Type:
Radiotherapy, 4D Integrated Treatment Console
Description:
Radiotherapy, planning, simulators: computer treatment planning
Medical Device Identifier:
4DITC all versions up to and including 8.8.17. For affected devices, See attached list
Reason of Field Safety Corrective Action:
This advisory notice is to provide you with updated information on multi-isocenter plan management and acquisition of couch parameters for multi-isocenter plans at the 4DITC.
Remedy Action:
Recommended User Action 1- Varian recommends that users use caution when acquiring actual couch positions for any plan.2- Varian recommends that each plan be reviewed for quality assurance purposes in accordance to set departmental or organizational policies. 3- Multiple plans within the same course would be the preferred method to accomplish this goal. 4- Varian recommends that the digital graticule be turned on when evaluating any image 5- If you are unsure how to proceed, please contact the Varian HelpDesk for advice. Worldwide e-mail addresses are listed on the attached file as well as internet support. Varian Actions: 1- Varian is notifying all affected customers with this document. 2-Varian has also chosen to update the procedure described in CTB-TR-735 to inform users of the behavior acquiring couch parameters for multi-isocenter plans. 3- The ability to handle multiple isocenter plans will be introduced with 4DITC version 10.
Athorized Representative/Importer/Distributor:
Varian Medical Systems, Riyadh (01) 2772126
Report Source:
NCMDR, MHRA
Source Ref. Number:
16B5C8B6BF308
SFDA Comments:
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company
Attachments:
Varian.pdf
View History
Copyright © 2008 Saudi Food and Drug Authority. All rights reserved.