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Varian Medical Systems, Inc. recalls Optical Surface Monitoring System{OSMS, Varian Private Label} This is used on Varian's TrueBeam EDGE; Radiology: The
Recalled July 20, 2016 · FDA recall Z-2149-2016 · Varian Medical Systems
Hazard
Varian Medical Systems has received reports that unintended changes were made to planned couch parameters, specifically the couch rotation parameter, during patient set-up. This can occur when a user sets a different couch rotation from the plan couch rotation while performing patient alignment with Optical Surface Monitoring System [OSMS]. · FDA Class II
Units
166 OSMS in US, 23 OSMO - International,
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Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Azerbaijan, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Description
Varian Medical Systems has received reports that unintended changes were made to planned couch parameters, specifically the couch rotation parameter, during patient set-up. This can occur when a user sets a different couch rotation from the plan couch rotation while performing patient alignment with Optical Surface Monitoring System [OSMS].
Product
Optical Surface Monitoring System{OSMS, Varian Private Label} This is used on Varian's TrueBeam EDGE; Radiology: The AlignRT Plus system is indicated for use to position and monitor patients relative to the prescribed treatment isocentre, and to Withhold the beam automatically during radiation delivery.
Manufacturer(s)
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →