Protura Software which utilizes Elekta's iCOM interface: MT6XSM1.4.0, MT6XSM1.4.0-1, MT6XSM1.4.0-2...
Med Tec Inc began a recall of Protura Software which utilizes Elekta's iCOM interface: MT6XSM1.4.0, MT6XSM1.4.0-1, MT6XSM1.4.0-2, MT6SXM1.4.0-3, MT6XSM1.5.0-2, MT6XSM1.6.0-1, MT6XSM1.7.2... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "When an error message remains displayed and is not cleared in the Protura software with the Elekta pedestal coordinates, moving the pedestal could cause the Protura software to not update with the pedestal location and...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0671-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Medtec LLC
- Product
- Protura Software which utilizes Elekta's iCOM interface: MT6XSM1.4.0, MT6XSM1.4.0-1, MT6XSM1.4.0-2, MT6SXM1.4.0-3, MT6XSM1.5.0-2, MT6XSM1.6.0-1, MT6XSM1.7.2, MT6XSM1.7.2-1, MT6XSM1.7.2-3, MT6XSM1.7.3, MT6XSM1.7.3-1, MT6XSM1.7.3-3. The Protura Software is intended to interface between record and verify systems, linear accelerator (Linac) software systems, and/or image guidance systems and the Protura Couch. The system is intended to support a treatment table and add pitch and roll to normal X, Y, Z and yaw motions to provide 6-degree axis movement. The product includes an interface between the treatment planning system and the treatment table to direct the table motion based on coordinates supplied. These products connect or support a treatment table by use of various mounting plates.
- Product code
- JAI Couch, Radiation Therapy, Powered
- Reason for recall
- When an error message remains displayed and is not cleared in the Protura software with the Elekta pedestal coordinates, moving the pedestal could cause the Protura software to not update with the pedestal location and buffers the pedestal movement history.
- Root cause tag
- software
- FDA root cause
- Other
- Action
- Customers were notified via email on about November 8, 2017. Instructions include to contact Civco Medical Solutions to arrange an update to the device. Until the update is accomplished, customers were instructed to review and acknowledge the notification, verify the actual pedestal location matches the pedestal location being locked into Protura software, and disable the auto load/zero functionality described in the IFU. For further questions, please call (712) 737-8688.
- Quantity in commerce
- 5 installations
- Distribution
- US Distribution to Iowa and South Dakota. Shipped internationally to the Netherlands.
- Product codes and lots
- MT6XSM1.4.0, MT6XSM1.4.0-1, MT6XSM1.4.0-2, MT6SXM1.4.0-3, MT6XSM1.5.0-2, MT6XSM1.6.0-1, MT6XSM1.7.1 (M881920, M880610), MT6XSM1.7.2 (Lot M924170), MT6XSM1.7.2-1, MT6XSM1.7.2-3, MT6XSM1.7.3 (Lot M093990), MT6XSM1.7.3-1, MT6XSM1.7.3-3
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0671-2018 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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