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Z-2115-2010

TomoTherapy Hi-Art System, Version 4.0.0 & 4.0.1. TomoTherapy Incorporated 1240 Deming Way, Madison, WI...

Accuray Incorporated / initiated 2010-02-22 / Terminated / root cause: software

TomoTherapy Incorporated began a recall of TomoTherapy Hi-Art System, Version 4.0.0 & 4.0.1. TomoTherapy Incorporated 1240 Deming Way, Madison, WI 53717. Intended to be used as an integrated system for... on . The reason FDA records is "In some cases, the patient's diagnostic CT image is narrower than the Hi-Art radiotherapy couch image". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2115-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Accuray Incorporated
Product
TomoTherapy Hi-Art System, Version 4.0.0 & 4.0.1. TomoTherapy Incorporated 1240 Deming Way, Madison, WI 53717. Intended to be used as an integrated system for planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissue.
Product code
MUJ System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment
Reason for recall
In some cases, the patient's diagnostic CT image is narrower than the Hi-Art radiotherapy couch image.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
Consignees were sent on 2/22/10 a TomoTherapy Incorporated "Urgent Medical Device Correction Field Safety Notice" letter dated Monday, February 22, 2010. The letter was addressed to TomoTherapy Customer and identified the the affected product, and included a description of the Issue, Product Affected, Recommendation Actions and Resolution. The issue will be remedied by software versions 4.0.2 and later. Questions should be directed towards TomoTherapy Customer Interaction Center by e-mail or telephone.
Quantity in commerce
7
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- MI, MO, VA, and WI and country of CANADA.
Product codes and lots
Serial #'s: 110019. 110037, 110056, 110091, 110169, 110281.