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Z-1365-2012

Monaco Radiation Treatment Planning System, Version 3.10.00. Planning of radiation therapy

Elekta Limited / initiated 2012-03-05 / Terminated / root cause: software

Computerized Medical Systems Inc began a recall of Monaco Radiation Treatment Planning System, Version 3.10.00. Planning of radiation therapy on . The reason FDA records is "An unnecessary dose refresh can occur in certain situations which causes inconsistencies in the Beam Doses and the Total Dose". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1365-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Elekta Limited
Product
Monaco Radiation Treatment Planning System, Version 3.10.00. Planning of radiation therapy.
Product code
MUJ System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment
Reason for recall
An unnecessary dose refresh can occur in certain situations which causes inconsistencies in the Beam Doses and the Total Dose.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
An "IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE" was issued between 3/5-9/12 via e-mail, FAX, or traditional mail. The Notice described the correct functioning of the system, the problem, when and why the issue occurs, the clinical impact, and the workaround. Patch 3.10.01 is now available. Customers can download their patch at the link provided in the Notice. The Notice also provided a list of offices where customers can contact if they have questions or further support is needed.
Quantity in commerce
44
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of OH, IN, WI, CA, FL, IL, LA, NJ, MA, NC, and MO and the countries of Canada, Australia, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Version 3.10.00