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Health product recall

Varian Head Frame

Starting date:
September 13, 2016
Posting date:
November 18, 2016
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-61098

Reason

One can easily rotate the head frame posts when attached to the mounting cam on the metal head ring. Rotation between the geared metal insert and the post should not occur.

Affected products

Varian Head Frame

Lot or serial number

  • HHF0076
  • HHF0079

Model or catalog number

  • 10002865105

Companies

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