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GammaMed Brachytherapy Applicator Set (2014-03-20)
- Starting date:
- March 20, 2014
- Posting date:
- June 5, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-39769
Recalled products
GammaMed Brachytherapy Applicator Set
Reason
No adhesion between glue and peek of outer tube. Gap in adhesive between 2 parts of ring block. Missing adhesive between outer tube and ring block. Pinhole in glue filled area between ring channel and ring block. Micro cracks in glue after sterilization of ring probes.
Affected products
GammaMed Brachytherapy Applicator Set
Lot or serial number
Various serial numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
- GM11000240
- GM11000760
- GM11001220
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
3100 Hansen Way
Palo Alto
94304
California
UNITED STATES