BrainLab m3 Micro-Multileaf-Collimator for Varian Type III with MLC, model 41600-3; BrainLab AG, Kapellenstrasse 12, 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany. The mMLC is intended to assist the radiation oncologist in the delivery of radiation to well-defined target volumes while sparing surrounding normal tissue and critical organs from access radiation.
FDA Recall Z-1545-2009 · Posted 2009-07-02
Recalling FirmBrainlab AG
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIYE
Date Initiated2009-03-19
Date Terminated2010-08-19
Product Quantity35 units
Reason for Recall
The Integrated Multileaf-Collimator (MLC) of the linear accelerator could interfere with the intended conformal fields of the BrainLab m3 micro-Multileaf-Collimator (mMLC) during patient treatment.
Firm Action
BrainLAB AG issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice/Product Notification" letter dated March 19, 2009 informing all customers of the affected device. Consignees were instructed on proper steps to take to avoid further issues. In addition, the most current m3 mMLC user guide, version 7.4, was scheduled to be sent to users in April 2009.
For further questions, contact BrainLAB AG by phone at 1-800-597-5911).
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution - AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, ME, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA and WI.
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.