FDAMay 18, 2015device

Surface Applicator Set with Leipzig-style Cone. Brachytherapy applicator set.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Varian has discovered that there is a discrepancy in the absolute dose rate given with the Leipzig-style Surface Applicator's Instructions for Use (IFU): Dose Characterization GM11010080 2012-09-06. The actual dose rate of the applicator is approximately 14% higher than the rate published within the IFU. Use of the dose rate as provided by the IFU without modification or independent confirmat

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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