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Device product

Surface Applicator Set with Leipzig-style Cone. Brachytherapy applicator set.

Z-1829-2015

May 18, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Varian Medical Systems Inc
Event
Event 71450
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
46
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1829-2015

Official wording

Reason: Varian has discovered that there is a discrepancy in the absolute dose rate given with the Leipzig-style Surface Applicator's Instructions for Use (IFU): Dose Characterization GM11010080 2012-09-06. The actual dose rate of the applicator is approximately 14% higher than the rate published within the IFU. Use of the dose rate as provided by the IFU without modification or independent confirmat

Code information: JAQ

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Varian has discovered that there is a discrepancy in the absolute dose rate given with the Leipzig-style Surface Applicator's Instructions for Use (IFU): Dose Characterization GM11010080 2012-09-06. The actual dose rate of the applicator is approximately 14% higher than the rate published within the IFU. Use of the dose rate as provided by the IFU without modification or independent confirmat

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