PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Accuray CyberKnife System Medical Physicist, Robotic Radiosurgery System, Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system, Model: Iris Variable Aperture Collimator P/Ns 028986 and 031777. The CyberKnife System is indicated for radiation treatment.

Reported: April 24, 2013 Initiated: March 19, 2013 #Z-1126-2013

Product Description

Accuray CyberKnife System Medical Physicist, Robotic Radiosurgery System, Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system, Model: Iris Variable Aperture Collimator P/Ns 028986 and 031777. The CyberKnife System is indicated for radiation treatment.

Reason for Recall

A defect on the master-side connector block of the pneumatic tool changer could introduce a tilt in the collimator housings, resulting in a potential shift to the central axis of the radiation beam. The issue could pose significant clinical impact to plans created using the smallest collimators.

Details

Recalling Firm
Accuray Incorporated
Units Affected
176 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including Nationwide in the US and the countries of Korea, Myanmar, Canada, Belgium, England, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Columbia, Mexico, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Accuray CyberKnife System Medical Physicist, Robotic Radiosurgery System, Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system, Model: Iris Variable Aperture Collimator P/Ns 028986 and 031777. The CyberKnife System is indicated for radiation treatment.. Recalled by Accuray Incorporated. Units affected: 176 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A defect on the master-side connector block of the pneumatic tool changer could introduce a tilt in the collimator housings, resulting in a potential shift to the central axis of the radiation beam. The issue could pose significant clinical impact to plans created using the smallest collimators.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1126-2013.