Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a computer software package intended to provide support for radiation therapy treatment planning for the treatment of benign or malignant disease processes. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System assists the clinician in formulating a treatment plan that maximizes the dose to the treatment volume while minimizing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues. The system is capable of operating in both the forward planning and inverse planning modes. The device is indicated for use in patients deemed to be acceptable candidates for radiation treatment in the judgment of the clinician responsible for patient care. Plans generated using this system are used in the determination of the course of a patient's radiation treatment. They are to be evaluated, modified and implemented by qualified medical personnel.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Serial # 317, 318, 319, 320,321,342, 343, 344,345, 346, 347
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Philips Medical Systems Cleveland), Inc. is recalling Pinnacle3 Virtual Client Connection software version 3.1 due to an improper release and subsequent distribution.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Pinnacle3 VCC P/N 4598 001 41341 REV A, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Fitchburg, WI. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System is a computer software package intended to provide support for radiation therapy treatment planning for the treatment of benign or malignant disease processes. Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System assists the clinician in formulating a treatment plan that maximizes the dose to the treatment volume while minimizing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues. The system is capable of operating in both the forward planning and inverse planning modes. The device is indicated for use in patients deemed to be acceptable candidates for radiation treatment in the judgment of the clinician responsible for patient care. Plans generated using this system are used in the determination of the course of a patient's radiation treatment. They are to be evaluated, modified and implemented by qualified medical personnel.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Serial # 317, 318, 319, 320,321,342, 343, 344,345, 346, 347
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0206-2013
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