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Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic software, Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System, model 20910-01E and 20910-01F.

FDA Recall Z-1259-2023 · Posted 2023-03-16

Recalling FirmBrainlab AG
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeIYE
Date Initiated2023-02-14
Product Quantity56 systems in the U.S.

Reason for Recall

Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) functionality may not work as specified when based on a standard-workflow Treatment Template

Firm Action

The recalling firm issued letters dated 1/25/2023 via email and were flagged URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / PRODUCT NOTIFICATION. The letter provides the user information on how the issue occurs and informs them of the corrective actions Brainlab is taking to address the issue. Detailed information on the issue and its effects are provided. The letter provides User Corrective Actions: (1) Always create DIBH Treatment Templates from the Brainlab provided DIBH Master Templates; and (2) Always ensure that Beam Hold Control is enabled ("On") before proceeding to DIBH treatment. Brainlab will provide a software revision of ExacTrac Dynamic to all affected customers with the described issue corrected. Brainlab will actively contact the consignee to schedule the update starting April 2023. The consignee is to advise the appropriate personnel working in their department of the content of the letter. Consignee response to the letter was requested in the email. The response by the consignee was to include they have received the notification, the referenced device is installed at their hospital and they are the correct recipient for this communication, and the users at the hospital have been made aware of the content and to adhere to the User Corrective Action described in the notification.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA. IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, MO, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WA. There was no government/military distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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