Recall Z-0760-2013— Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-0760-2013
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2012-04-12

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Varian Medical Systems, Inc., initiated 2012-04-12, terminated 2014-04-10. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K011657. Product: Rectal Retractors, titanium, item # AL07368000, a component of Varian Medical Ring and Tandem Applicator Sets; Intended for use in Brachytherapy.. Reason: A medical device used in brachytherapy may become contaminated and can cause infections, toxicity or allergic reactions..

Recalling firm: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-04-12
Terminated: 2014-04-10
Firm location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K011657 — HDR TANDEM/RING APPLICATOR WITH RECTAL RETRACTORMick Radio-Nuclear Instruments, Inc.·cleared 2001-08-27

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Rectal Retractors, titanium, item # AL07368000, a component of Varian Medical Ring and Tandem Applicator Sets; Intended for use in Brachytherapy.

Reason for recall

A medical device used in brachytherapy may become contaminated and can cause infections, toxicity or allergic reactions.

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