Z-1178-06

Theratron 780C Cobalt Radiotherapy

Name: Z-1178-06 Theratron 780C Cobalt Radiotherapy
Creator: MDS Canada Inc. DBA MDS Nordion
Published: 2004-07-08
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Bwxt Medical Ltd. / initiated 2004-07-08 / Terminated

FDA source

MDS Canada Inc. DBA MDS Nordion began a recall of Theratron 780C Cobalt Radiotherapy on 2004-07-08. The reason FDA records is "The source locking device may not fit properly through the smaller opening in the new field light shield which could prevent the source from being returned manually under emergency conditions". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1178-06
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2004-07-08
Posted: 2006-06-27
Terminated: 2006-06-27
Recalling firm: Bwxt Medical Ltd.
Product: Theratron 780C Cobalt Radiotherapy
Product code: IWB System, Radiation Therapy, Radionuclide
Reason for recall: The source locking device may not fit properly through the smaller opening in the new field light shield which could prevent the source from being returned manually under emergency conditions.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: A User Bulletin (CUB-2004-01dated 7/5/04) was issued to affected users on 8/24/04 and 8/31/04. The bulletin provided 2 options for corrective action.
Quantity in commerce: 30 units
Distribution: The products were shipped to medical facilities in FL and KS. The product was also shipped to Kuwait, Spain, Honduras, Romania, France, Grrece, Bangladesh, Germany, Nepal, Canada, England, Thailand, Phillippines, Mexico, Columbia, India, Switzerland, Syria, Trinidad & Tobago, Ireland, Turkey, Algeria, Portugal, Poland, Iran, China, Cuba, Belgium, Hungary, Egypt, Italy, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Costa Rica.
Product codes and lots: Model Theratron 780C

Product code IWB

K001006Class IITheratron 780C/1000 with Computerized Console UpgradeMds Nordion / cleared 2000-04-27

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)