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Varian Medical Systems, Inc.: VARISOURCE Breast Template System for high-dose rate Brachytherapy. ***INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE*** Breast Bridge & Template System AL13011000 ***Manufacturer: Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA

Recall number
Z-0065-2014
Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Product
VARISOURCE Breast Template System for high-dose rate Brachytherapy. ***INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE*** Breast Bridge & Template System AL13011000 ***Manufacturer: Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-08-09
Posted
2013-10-24
Terminated
2014-04-10
Reason
The recall was initiated after Varian Medical became aware the Lexan templates of the Breast Bridge Template System could become bent and turn opaque after steam sterilization.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Urgent Medical Device Correction, Urgent Field Safety Notice were mailed by FedEx tracked delivery to all consignees on August 12, 2013.
Quantity
3 sets
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) distribution in CA and in the country of India.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lots #6078184-1, #6078184-2, #6078184-4
510(k) numbers
["K023220"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JAQ
Firm FEI
3000206172
Firm city
Charlottesville
Firm state
VA
Firm country
not on file

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File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
sha256
b87518bfe2e8
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z

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