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MEVION S250, System, Radiation Therapy, Charged-Particle… recallZ-1271-2014 · Mevion Medical Systems, Inc. · initiated Mar 5, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in March 2014

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Mevion Medical Systems, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Geometric positioning error can occur after a rotational correction has been applied to one or more treatment fields

FDA root cause category: Software design

What the company is doing

Mervion issued an Important Safety Notice letter on March 5, 2014 by visit to sites to the single customer using the product to prevent the use of multiple isocenters treatment modalities. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call 978-540-1555.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1271-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 5, 2014
Posted by the FDA
Mar 22, 2014
Recalling firm
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.
Quantity
1 unit
Product code
LHN
FDA submissions
K120676
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of MO

Product description

MEVION S250, System, Radiation Therapy, Charged-Particle, Medical used for Proton Radiation Therapy Product Usage: Proton Radiation Therapy

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

S250-0001

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K120676 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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