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Solstice SRS Immobilization System recallZ-1837-2019 · Med Tec Inc · initiated Apr 15, 2019

Terminated

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 Med Tec 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.

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Why it was recalled

There is a potential for movement of the Solstice Tilting Head Fixation System during patient setup and/or treatment.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

The firm disseminated the notices by email on 04/15/2019 to their consignees. The notices stated the problem and provided mitigation strategies to employ to reduce the risk to the patient. The consignee was also provided the option to return the unit.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1837-2019
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 15, 2019
Recalling firm
Med Tec Inc
Quantity
28 units
Product code
IYE
FDA submissions
K182079
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distributed in the states of CA, HI, PA, KY, FL, WI, AK and countries of Australia, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Peru.

Product description

CIVCO Solstice(TM) SRS Immobilization System, Part Numbers: a) CHS03, b) CHS04 - Product Usage: The Tilting Head Fixation (Solstice) device is comprised of a baseplate and bowl with a locking lever. The bowl is permanently attached to the baseplate and the locking level allows the bowl to be tilted up to approximately 10 in relation to the baseplate at infinite intervals. The baseplate is attached to the treatment or simulation couch top or overlay by pins. When used with customizable cushion and thermoplastic mask, the system can immobilize the patient to under 1 millimeter. The provider can correct the patient position for simulation and treatments by tilting the device.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Part Numbers:  a) CHS03, UDI 00841439112489 Lot Numbers: M602380, M680480, M847590, M870360 b) CHS04, UDI 00841439112496 Lot Numbers: M680530, M789100, M789110, M839690, M938500

Devices named in this recall

2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

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