Varian Medical Systems, Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

According to to data from the FDA, there were 5 medical device recalls made by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Rectal Retractors, titanium, item # AL07368000, a component of Varian Medical Ring and Tandem Applicator Sets; Intended for use in Brachytherapy.
• Segmented Cylinder Applicator Set, Model # GM11004150, when used for Pulsed Dose Rate (PDR) Product Usage: Usage: Used during pulsed dose rate brachytherapy to treat vaginal and rectal cancer.
• Rectal Retractors, stainless steel, item # AL07289000, a component of Varian Medical Ring and Tandem Applicator Sets; Intended for use in Brachytherapy.
• C-Series: Clinac, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx. , Novalis high energy linear accelerators and UNIQUE single energy linear accelerator; Versions 7, 8 and 9. The UNIQUE is not sold in the US. Product Usage: The Varian High Energy Linear Accelerator is indicated for stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated. The UNIQUE is a single energy medical linear accelerator. UNIQUE is indicated for precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated.
• VARISOURCE Breast Template System for high-dose rate Brachytherapy. ***INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE*** Breast Bridge & Template System AL13011000 ***Manufacturer: Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA