Skip to content
Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Proteus 235, Universal Nozzle with snout 300x400; PBS dedicated nozzle with snout XL Product Usage: Device is designed to produce and deliver proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.

Z-2470-2018

June 27, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Event
Event 80384
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
14
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2470-2018

Official wording

Reason: Gantry rotation or proton irradiation can be allowed even if apertures or accessories are not correctly positioned in snout 300x400 or snout XL. This can lead to risk of crushing for patient and/or user, and risk of mistreatment for the patient.

Code information: PAT.003, PAT.006, PAT.107, PAT.108, PAT.109, PAT.110, PAT.111, PAT.113, PAT.114, PAT.115, PAT.116, PAT.120, PAT.126, and PAT.132.

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of FL, VA, PA, OK, NJ, WA, and TX.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Gantry rotation or proton irradiation can be allowed even if apertures or accessories are not correctly positioned in snout 300x400 or snout XL. This can lead to risk of crushing for patient and/or user, and risk of mistreatment for the patient.