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ExacTrac 5.5, an Image Processing System used for patient positioning for radiation therapy or radiosurgery.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: April 15, 2014 Brainlab AG Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    ExacTrac software version 5.5.5 is included in the following model / catalog numbers: 1) 20818B ET SOFTWARE 5.5.5; 2) 20820 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 5.0 TO 5.5; 3) 49905D EXACTRAC COMPLETE SYSTEM UPG 3.X TO 5.5; 4) 49908C EXACTRAC SOFTWARE UPGRADE 3.X TO 5.5; 5) 49909A EXACTRAC SOFTWARE UPGRADE 4.X TO 5.5; 6) 49918 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 5.5.X TO 5.5.5; 7) 49919 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 5.0.X TO 5.5.5; 8) 49660A ET INFRARED SOFTWARE 5.5.5; 9) 49961 ET DATA PREP/REVIEW SYSTEM; 10) 49986 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 3.X TO 5.5 NEW VAULT; 11) 49987 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 4.X TO 5.5 NEW VAULT; 12) 49988 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 4.X TO 5.5 SAME VAULT; 13) 49989 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 5.0 TO 5.5 NEW VAULT; 14) 49990 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 5.0 TO 5.5 SAME VAULT; 15) 49991 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 5.5 TO 5.5 NEW VAULT
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Brainlab AG
Reason for Recall:
When using a specific plan update workflow in combination with a non-Brainlab treatment planning system (TPS), there is a possibility in ExacTrac 5.5.5 to generate an unintended blend of two initially separate plans of the same patient.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ExacTrac 5.5, an Image Processing System used for patient positioning for radiation therapy or radiosurgery.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

ExacTrac software version 5.5.5 is included in the following model / catalog numbers: 1) 20818B ET SOFTWARE 5.5.5; 2) 20820 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 5.0 TO 5.5; 3) 49905D EXACTRAC COMPLETE SYSTEM UPG 3.X TO 5.5; 4) 49908C EXACTRAC SOFTWARE UPGRADE 3.X TO 5.5; 5) 49909A EXACTRAC SOFTWARE UPGRADE 4.X TO 5.5; 6) 49918 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 5.5.X TO 5.5.5; 7) 49919 ET SOFTWARE UPDATE 5.0.X TO 5.5.5; 8) 49660A ET INFRARED SOFTWARE 5.5.5; 9) 49961 ET DATA PREP/REVIEW SYSTEM; 10) 49986 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 3.X TO 5.5 NEW VAULT; 11) 49987 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 4.X TO 5.5 NEW VAULT; 12) 49988 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 4.X TO 5.5 SAME VAULT; 13) 49989 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 5.0 TO 5.5 NEW VAULT; 14) 49990 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 5.0 TO 5.5 SAME VAULT; 15) 49991 ET SYSTEM UPGRADE 5.5 TO 5.5 NEW VAULT

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1707-2014

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