Events

Recall of Device Recall CyberKnife Treatment Planning System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Accuray Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    56326
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0890-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-07-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-01-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-10-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=93237
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    System, planning, radiation therapy treatment - Product Code MUJ
  • Reason
    Latches responsible for securing the cover to the device may come lose if not properly secured and the cover may unexpectedly drop off. a design change is planned.
  • Action
    Accuray sent an "URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated July 6, 2010, to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to assure the LINAC cover is secure following reattachment and adhere to and follow the instructions included in the letter. Note: A new design is being developed, and will be distributed to user base once available. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this issue, please do not hesitate to contact Accuray Customer Support at +1-877-668-8667 (USA) or +1-408-716-4700 (non-USA) or customersupport@accuray.com.

Device

Device Recall CyberKnife Treatment Planning System
  • Model / Serial
    All products are affected.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: US including: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV, and countries including: Japan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan/China, South Korea, Hong Kong/China, Thailand and Malaysia.
  • Product Description
    CyberKnife Treatment Planning System, a subsystem of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System radiation therapy device, manufactured by Accuray Inc., Sunnyvale, CA. || Medical device indicated for treatment planning and image guided stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy of lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
  • Manufacturer
    Accuray Inc

Manufacturer

Accuray Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Accuray Inc, 1310 Chesapeake Ter, Sunnyvale CA 94089-1100
  • Source
    USFDA