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Health product recall

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
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
3100 Hansen Way
Palo Alto
94304
California
UNITED STATES