Recall Z-1513-2014

Brainlab AG · initiated February 24, 2014

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

ExacTrac 6.0 is a patient positioning and monitoring system. Model/catalogue numbers: 20833B EXACTRAC 6.0 IR POSITIONING SOFTWARE 49936 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 6.0.X TO 6.0.3 49926B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE 3.X TO 6.0 (IR+XR) 49934A EXACTRAC UPGRADE 5.5 TO 6.0 BASIC 49927B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE 4.X TO 6.0 (IR+XR) 49928B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE 5.X TO 6.0 (IR+XR) 49933B ET UPGRADE TRUEBEAM 5.5 TO 6.0 LIMITED 49973B ET DATA PREP / REVIEW SYSTEM 49998B ET 6.0 DATA PREP/REVIEW SYSTEM UPG. KIT 49996B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE X.X TO 6.0 SW ONLY 49997B ET UPGRADE SOFTWARE 5.5 TO 6.0 LIMITED

Codes / lots: ExacTrac version v.6.0.3.

Reason for recall

When using multiple radiation treatment targets within a single plan, the ExacTrac v.6.0.3 might position the patient to an unintended radiation treatment point. As a result, there is a possibility that the radiation treatment dose may be delivered to the unintended target position.

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

A FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / PRODUCT INFORMATION letters, dated February 24, 2014, were sent to all direct accounts. The letter identified the affected product, the reason for the recall, and included instructions for direct accounts to take while a permanent fix can be deployed. The letter also advised that a software update will be made available starting the end of April 2014. Customers with questions or concerns can contact Brainlab at 800-597-5911 or via e-mail at us.support@brainlab.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-1513-2014
Initiated
February 24, 2014
Posted by FDA
April 25, 2014
Terminated
April 24, 2017
Product code
IYE – Accelerator, Linear, Medical
Quantity
41 systems (13 systems in US; 28 systems to foreign countries)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of CA, IN, LA, MA, OH, TX, and WI, and the countries of Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Recalling firm
Brainlab AG, Feldkirchen

Official FDA recall record