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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Proteus 235, Proton Therapy System Product Usage: The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 is a medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.

Reported: July 12, 2017 Initiated: December 13, 2016 #Z-2684-2017

Product Description

Proteus 235, Proton Therapy System Product Usage: The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 is a medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.

Reason for Recall

Software issue

Details

Units Affected
6 worldwide and 5 in the U.S.
Distribution
Distributed to FL, VA, IL, NJ, WA and South Korea
Location
Louvain La Neuve, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Proteus 235, Proton Therapy System Product Usage: The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 is a medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatment room dedicated to the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation localized to the head and neck.. Recalled by Ion Beam Applications S.A.. Units affected: 6 worldwide and 5 in the U.S..
Why was this product recalled?
Software issue
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2684-2017.