PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

TomoHD(R) System, Model Number 1018283 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissues. The megavoltage x-ray radiation is delivered in a rotational, non-rotational, modulated (IMRT), or non- modulated (non-IMRT/3 dimensional co

Reported: January 3, 2018 Initiated: November 17, 2017 #Z-0287-2018

Product Description

TomoHD(R) System, Model Number 1018283 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissues. The megavoltage x-ray radiation is delivered in a rotational, non-rotational, modulated (IMRT), or non- modulated (non-IMRT/3 dimensional conformal) format in accordance with the physicians prescribed and approved plan.

Reason for Recall

Uncontrolled couch Z-axis movement (descent)

Details

Recalling Firm
Accuray Incorporated
Units Affected
118 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Location
Madison, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TomoHD(R) System, Model Number 1018283 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissues. The megavoltage x-ray radiation is delivered in a rotational, non-rotational, modulated (IMRT), or non- modulated (non-IMRT/3 dimensional conformal) format in accordance with the physicians prescribed and approved plan.. Recalled by Accuray Incorporated. Units affected: 118 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Uncontrolled couch Z-axis movement (descent)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 3, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0287-2018.