PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a computer software package intended to provide support for radiation therapy treatment planning for the treatment of benign or malignant disease processes. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System assists the clinician in formulating a treatment plan that maximizes the dose to the treatment volume while minimizing the dose to the surrounding norm

Reported: November 14, 2012 Initiated: October 5, 2012 #Z-0206-2013

Product Description

Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a computer software package intended to provide support for radiation therapy treatment planning for the treatment of benign or malignant disease processes. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System assists the clinician in formulating a treatment plan that maximizes the dose to the treatment volume while minimizing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues. The system is capable of operating in both the forward planning and inverse planning modes. The device is indicated for use in patients deemed to be acceptable candidates for radiation treatment in the judgment of the clinician responsible for patient care. Plans generated using this system are used in the determination of the course of a patient's radiation treatment. They are to be evaluated, modified and implemented by qualified medical personnel.

Reason for Recall

Philips Medical Systems Cleveland), Inc. is recalling Pinnacle3 Virtual Client Connection software version 3.1 due to an improper release and subsequent distribution.

Details

Units Affected
11
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: ME, MI, NY, and WI.
Location
Fitchburg, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a computer software package intended to provide support for radiation therapy treatment planning for the treatment of benign or malignant disease processes. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System assists the clinician in formulating a treatment plan that maximizes the dose to the treatment volume while minimizing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues. The system is capable of operating in both the forward planning and inverse planning modes. The device is indicated for use in patients deemed to be acceptable candidates for radiation treatment in the judgment of the clinician responsible for patient care. Plans generated using this system are used in the determination of the course of a patient's radiation treatment. They are to be evaluated, modified and implemented by qualified medical personnel.. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.. Units affected: 11.
Why was this product recalled?
Philips Medical Systems Cleveland), Inc. is recalling Pinnacle3 Virtual Client Connection software version 3.1 due to an improper release and subsequent distribution.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0206-2013.