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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Segmented Cylinder Applicator Set, Model # GM11004150, when used for Pulsed Dose Rate (PDR) Product Usage: Usage: Used during pulsed dose rate brachytherapy to treat vaginal and rectal cancer.

Z-1324-2013

April 11, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Event
Event 64986
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
21 devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1324-2013

Official wording

Reason: Segmented cylinder applicator set may slip during treatment, causing the delivery of radiation to areas outside the target.

Code information: Serial numbers H640383, H640277, H640384, H640788, H640D126, H640385, H640372, H640303, H640387

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and in the countries of: Belgium, France, Martinique, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Segmented cylinder applicator set may slip during treatment, causing the delivery of radiation to areas outside the target.