Z-1643-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. — Andover, MA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 27, 2015
Initiation Date
April 23, 2015
Termination Date
October 5, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
4

Product Description

Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0, Model 459800200841. Product Usage: The Pinnacle 3 RTP software allows qualified medical professionals to enter patient data into the system, use that data to construct a plan for radiation therapy and evaluate the plan. Optionally, the qualified medical personnel may output the plan in an electronic or printed form for use by other systems in the delivery of treatment to a patient.

Reason for Recall

A problem (the dose computed in planning mode is calculated incorrectly ) has been detected in the Philips Pinnacle3 software version 10.0 that, if it were to re-occur, could pose a risk for patients or users. Specifically, the dose engine is being passed the wrong snout position. The snout position is used to determine the penumbra of the beam which includes the calculation of the source si

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of MO, FL, OH

Code Information

"System Code S/N" 1439NML05A, 1117FMM025, DC090775040, 1117FMM03J.