Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology, Import...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0531-2013 — Class II — November 5, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0531-2013 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | November 5, 2012 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems |
| Location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 264 units |
Product Description
Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology, Import Export Application, Model Number: HIT, Affected Versions: ARIA version 11.0 below 11.0.55, Build 11.0.28 and 11.0.34, Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-09798; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA
Reason for Recall
Varian Medical Systems has identified an anomaly with the ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology [ARIA RO] DICOM import/export functionality where a 360 degree arc field may convert to static field during DICOM export or import.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution
Lot / Code Information
CODES: HITOO28, HIT0963, HITl780, HIT242S, HIT4118RI, HIT0632M, HITIS87R4, HIT2208RS, HID088R6, HITOO32, HIT0983M, HITl800, HIT2434, HIT4263, HlT0632Rl, HlTlS89M, HIT2212, HIT3097, HITOO49M, HIT0983RI, HITI8S4, HIT244I, HIT438I, HIT0632R2, HITlS89Rl, HlT2237M, HIT316S, HITOl16M, HIT0983R2, HITl874, HIT2477M, HIT4439RI, HIT0668, HITIS89R2, HlT2237RI, HIT3206, HITOI16RI, HIT0998, HITl898, HIT2477RI, HIT4SSS, HIT0691M, HITIS89R3, HIT2267M, HIT3267, HIT0134, HITI036, HITl9S8, HlT2477R2, HIT4S92, HIT0691RI, HlTlS89R4, HlT2267RI, HIT3268, HITOISS, HITl119M, HITl968, HIT2477R3, HIT4627, HIT0691R2, HITlS89RS, HIT227SM, HIT3308, HITOI70M, HITII19RI, HIT2037M, HIT2SI2M, HIT477I, HIT0691R3, HITlS89R6, HIT227SRI, HIT3438M, HITOI70RI, HITI139, HIT2037RI, HIT2SI2RI, HlT4800, HIT0764, HITlS89R7, HIT227SR2, HIT3S13, HITOI70R2, HITll49M, HIT2037RII, HIT2S22, HIT4884, HIT0816, HITIS89R8, HlT227SR3, HIT3679, HITOI70R3, HITll49Rl, HIT2037R12, HlT2S46, HIT4888M, HIT0828, HITIS89R9, HIT227SR4, HIT3764RI, HlTOl82, HITI184Al, HIT2037RI3, HIT2S63M, HIT4888RI, HIT08S2, HITI622, HlT2291M, HlT377S, HITOl83, HlTll84M, HIT2037R14, HIT2S63RI, HIT4888R2, HIT090lM, HITI660M, HIT229IRI, HlT3796, HITOl91M, HITll84RI, HIT2037RIS, HIT2S63R2, HIT4888R3, HIT090lRI, HlTl660R2, HIT2291R2, HID910, HITOl91RI, HITI229, HIT2037R16, HIT2S63R3, HIT4894, HIT0926, HITl660R3, HlT2291R3, HIT3927M, HITOI91R2, HITI277, HIT2037R17, HIT2S63R4, HIT4896, HIT0933M, HlTI671, HIT2291R4, HlT3927RI, HIT0227, HITl363M, HlT2037R2, HIT2S91, HIT4903, HIT0933RI, HITl693, HIT229IRS, HlT3927R2, HIT0337M, HITl363RI, HlT2037R3, HIT26IS, HlT4906, HIT0933R2, HITl726, HIT2291R6, HIT394S, HIT0337RI, HITl4I2, HlT2037R4, HIT2643, HIT4909, HIT0933R3, HITl7S7, HlT2293, HlT3967, HIT0337R2, HITl430M, HIT2037RS, HlT264S, HlT4932M, HIT0933R4, HITl764M, HIT2336M, HIT4014, HIT0337R3, HITl430RI, HIT2037R6, HIT2834, HIT4932RI, HIT0933RS, HITI764RI, HIT2336RI, HIT4107, HIT0339M, HITI430R2, HIT2037R7, HIT286S, HIT4938, HIT0933R6, HITl767M, HIT2346M, HIT41l6, HIT0339RI, HITl430R3, HIT2037R8, HIT2894M, HIT4942M, HIT0933R7, HITI767RI, HIT2346RI, HIT41I8M, HIT0341M, HITI470M, HIT2037R9, HIT2894Rl, HIT4942RI, HIT0341RI, HITl470RI, HIT2067, HIT2894R2, HIT4947, HIT0342, HITl470R2, HIT209S, HIT2894R3, HIT4974, HIT0383, HITI498, HIT2102, HlT2943, HIT4975, HIT0397, HITlSI4, HIT2140, HlT29S3, HIT4982, HIT0432M, HITlS23M, HIT2I80, HIT2997, HITSOII, HIT0432RI, HITlS23RI, HIT2188, HIT3088M, HITS048, HIT0432R2, HITIS7S, HIT2208M, HIT3088RI, HITS061, HIT0468M, HITlS87M, HIT2208Rl, HIT3088R2, HITS088, HIT0468RI, HlTlS87RI, HIT2208R2, HIT3088R3, HITS089, HITOS3S, HlTlS87R2, HIT2208R3, HIT3088R4, HITSI16, HITOSSI, HITIS87R3, HIT2208R4, HIT3088R5, HITSl41
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.