TomoH(R) System, Model Number 1018284 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissues. The megavoltage x-ray radiation is delivered in a rotational, non-rotational, modulated (IMRT), or non- modulated (non-IMRT/3 dimensional conformal) format in accordance with the physicians prescribed and approved plan.
FDA Recall Z-0288-2018 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmAccuray Incorporated
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIYE
Date Initiated2017-11-17
Date Terminated2021-07-25
Product Quantity29 units
Reason for Recall
Uncontrolled couch Z-axis movement (descent)
Firm Action
Accuray sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated November 8, 2017, to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken.
The letter stated the following:
"Accuray(R) will correct all affected High-Performance Patient Couches. An Accuray representative will contact you to arrange a time to update your system. The update includes the installation of TomoTherapy(R)' H(TM) Series
software version 2.1.2 (Hi Art(R) vS.1.2) on your system, as well as the replacement of cables within the couch subsystem."
For questions contact Accuray Customer Support by phoning the regional support lines.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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