FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems: Titanium Fletcher-style Applicator Set - Defined Geometry - CT Compatible with Titanium intrauterine probe with stopper length 40 mm, 30 degree angle. Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA; Manufactured by Varian Medical Systems Haan GmbH, Haan, Germany. To treat cancer of the uterus, cervix, endometrium and vagina.
- Recall number
- Z-2995-2011
- Recalling firm
- Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
- Product
- Titanium Fletcher-style Applicator Set - Defined Geometry - CT Compatible with Titanium intrauterine probe with stopper length 40 mm, 30 degree angle. Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA; Manufactured by Varian Medical Systems Haan GmbH, Haan, Germany. To treat cancer of the uterus, cervix, endometrium and vagina.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2011-07-13
- Posted
- 2011-08-11
- Terminated
- 2012-06-20
- Reason
- Potential of weld failure of the Titanium intrauterine probe at the cervical stopper.
- Root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- Varian Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION/URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated July 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to return all affected product to Varian Brachy Therapy by using the contact information provided in the letter. Replacement product will be provided free of charge to the customers. Customers should contact their local Varian Customer Support District or Regional Manager for questions regarding this notice.
- Quantity
- 437 - all sizes
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Product number applicator Set: GM11006200;40 mm, 30 degree angle probe product number: GM11006140.
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K983436"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- JAQ
- Firm FEI
- 2916710
- Firm city
- Palo Alto
- Firm state
- CA
- Firm country
- not on file
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- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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