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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

MEVION S250, used for proton radiation therapy.

Z-0588-2015

November 10, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.
Event
Event 69778
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0588-2015

Official wording

Reason: Software defect that causes an incorrect dose compensation function to be applied to the internal dose ionization chamber when either pressure or temperature sensor malfunction. This could result in an incorrect dose delivery of no more than 5%.

Code information: Serial Number: S250-0001

Distribution pattern: US Distribution in the state of MO

Derived failure modes

  • Device software or design

    reason.device_software_design · v1.0.0

    Software defect that causes an incorrect