FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#195954

Product

Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System, Model numbers 870231 and 870237.

FDA product code
MUJSystem, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K170086
Affected lot / code info
Model 870231: Software version 16.0.4, UDI (01)00884838099081(10)16.0.4.60330; Software version 16.4.2, UDI (01)0084838103054(10)16.4.2.60330, UDI (01)00884838102965(10)16.4.2.60330, UDI (01)00884838102972(10)16.4.2.60315, UDI (01)00884838102989(10)16.4.2.60330; UDI (01)00884838103191(10)16.4.2.60330; and Software version 16.4.3, UDI (01)00884838102965(10)16.4.3.60360. Model 870237: Software version 16.4.6, UDI (01)00884838103566(10)16.4.6.21197; and Software version 18.0.1, UDI (01)00884838103566(10)18.0.1.2149 and (01)00884838103566(10)18.0.1.21197.

Why it was recalled

When computing a radiation dose in the system, the exported dose information is incorrect when there is more than one beam attached to the prescription and certain options are selected on the Edit Prescription screen.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

The recalling firm issued letters dated August 2022 via certified mail on 8/30/2022. A black box at the beginning of the letter notates the document contains important information for the continued safe and proper use of the product. The information is to be reviewed with all members of the consignee's staff who need to be aware of the contents of the communication and to understand the implications of the communication. The letter informs the consignee what the problem is and under what circumstances it can occur and contains an embedded photograph of the Edit Prescription screen highlighting the affected fields. The hazard/harm associated with the issue is described, as well as the affected products and how to identify them. An embedded example of the About screen is contained in the letter to show where to find the affected version number. The actions to be taken by the customer/user in order to prevent risks for patients was provided. The actions include: (a) To avoid exporting an incorrect dose, do not prescribe to Percentage of Point Dose. Only prescribe plans using one of the following options provided in the letter until the software solution is provided by Philips; (b) Circulate the notice to the Head of Medical Physics in the Radiation Oncology Department or to the Department Director with specific instructions that the notice be distributed to all users of the Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System so that they are aware of the product issue and associated hazard/harm; (c) Post the notice near the affected Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System(s) for ease of reference; and (d) Complete and return the attached response form to Philips via email no later than 30 days from receipt of the letter. The consignee is informed that Philips is currently developing a correction which will be released in the future and once released, Philips will contact the consignee to schedule installation of the software solution to resolve the issue.

Recalling firm

Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Address
3630 Sw 47th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32608-7555

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distribution was made to CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX, and WA. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-08-30
Posted by FDA
2022-09-15
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #195954. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.