FDAClass IIAugust 15, 2012

Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System recall: Software Issue

Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0; Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-08847; Model Number: HIT; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA The ARIA Radiation Oncology product is a treatment plan and image management application. It enables the authorized user to enter, access, modify, store and archive treatment plan and image data from diagnostic studies, treatment planning, simulation, plan verification and treatment. ARIA Radiation Oncology also stores the treatment histories including dose delivered to defined sites and provides tools to verify performed treatments. ARIA also includes optional tools to manage the oncology department's clinical and business information.

Why was Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System recalled?

A software anomaly has been identified with the Import Export Application version 11.0 where MLC leaf positions for plans using BrainLab m3 and mMLC are incorrectly imported.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Serial Numbers/CODES: HIT0535, HIT2953

Product
Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0; Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-08847; Model Number: HIT; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA The ARIA Radiation Oncology product is a treatment plan and image management application. It enables the authorized user to enter, access, modify, store and archive treatment plan and image data from diagnostic studies, treatment planning, simulation, plan verification and treatment. ARIA Radiation Oncology also stores the treatment histories including dose delivered to defined sites and provides tools to verify performed treatments. ARIA also includes optional tools to manage the oncology department's clinical and business information.
Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
Quantity
2 Units.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of New York and Ohio.
Recall date
August 15, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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