[Recalled] Medical Linear Accelerator — There have been instances in hospitals where the joint between the drive gear a… | FDA 2016-07-08

A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: There have been instances in hospitals where the joint between the drive gear and the gantry base drive wheel has become loose, leading to fatigue failure of some of the securing bolts.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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