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CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, medical… recallZ-0714-2011 · Accuray Inc · initiated Oct 28, 2010

Terminated All recalls posted in December 2010

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 Accuray 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

If users modify the dose calculation box to cover just the contoured anatomy and not the entire CT volume, dosage may not be properly calculated.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Accuray Inc., sent an "URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated October 21, 2010, to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to increase the size of the dose box to include CT volume, not just the contoured anatomy; recalculate dose at high resolution, and examine the treatment plan to ensure that applicable organs at risk are accounted for and all portions of the patient receive the desired level of doses. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this issue, please do not hesitate to contact Accuray Customer Support at +1-877-668-8667 (USA), +1-408-716-4700 (non-USA) or email: [email protected].

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0714-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 28, 2010
Posted by the FDA
Dec 16, 2010
Recalling firm
Accuray Inc
Quantity
219 units
Product code
IYE
FDA submissions
K091999
Distribution
USA and countries of: Athens, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Venezuela.

Product description

CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, medical charged-particle radiation therapy system, manufactured by Accuray Inc., Sunnyvale, CA. Indicated for treatment planning and image-guided stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy of lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All versions

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K091999 — 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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