Events

Recall of Device Recall ERGO

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Computerized Medical Systems 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
    58206
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2645-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-12-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-06-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-04-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=98671
  • 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
    Ergo release 1.6.3 is overestimating the mu values.
  • Action
    Computerized Medical Systems, Inc. sent an "USER NOTIFICATION" dated December 11, 2009, to all affected customers. The notice identified the product, problem and suggested a workaround to minimize the risk. The notice stated that this workaround does NOT substitute the need for regular Quality Assurance. Customers are instructed to review page 39 of user manual for further explanation of warnings. Customers were asked to complete the Notice for Customer section and return to 3D Line Medical System. This issue has been resolved in Release 1.7.0 and above. No follow-up notice will be distributed to customers. For further information please contact: CMS Software (314) 812-4460 (St Louis Office)

Device

Device Recall ERGO
  • Model / Serial
    ERGO++ Release 1.6.3 and 1.6.3.1
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution to medical facilities in CA, MO, NC, ND, NV, NY, OH, OK, TX, and WA. Foreign distribution was made to Brazil, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, and Spain.
  • Product Description
    ERGO++ Stereotactic Radiation Treatment Planning System, ERGO++ Release 1.6.3 and 1.6.3.1 || Product Usage: Used to create treatment plans for any cancer patient for who external beam radiation therapy has been prescribed. It is an accessory to linear accelerators used for radiation therapy. It is indicated for use in the planning of 3-dimensional radiation therapy.
  • Manufacturer
    Computerized Medical Systems Inc

Manufacturer

Computerized Medical Systems Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Computerized Medical Systems Inc, 13723 Riverport Drive, Suite 100, Maryland Heights MO 63043
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Elekta AB
  • Source
    USFDA