Varian Medical Systems Inc LINAC Scapel Treatment Planning System, incorporating FastPlan software versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1, 5.1.1. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
LINAC Scapel Treatment Planning System, incorporating FastPlan software versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1, 5.1.1.
Brand
Varian Medical Systems Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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Varian Medical Systems Inc is recalling LINAC Scapel Treatment Planning System, incorporating FastPlan software versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.0.1, 5. due to A software anomaly in a medical device used for patient treatment could result in accidental or unintended exposure radiation exposure. The tilt rota. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A software anomaly in a medical device used for patient treatment could result in accidental or unintended exposure radiation exposure. The tilt rotation compensation algorithm does not adequately compensate for the tilt rotation.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified medical device end users by letter dated 03/09/07 and advised of the software anomaly and provided details for user corrective action pending software upgrade by the manufacturer.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026