Medical device manufacturer, Varian Medical Systems, has issued an urgent field safety notice concerning Clinac®, Trilogy®, Trilogy Tx™ and Novalis Tx™ Accelerators, due to the potential for gantry collisions during remote motion, which may result in patient injury.
Varian is sending a notification letter to remind users of Varian products to take adequate precautions and exercise due care in all aspects of gantry motions, particularly remote motions. Failure to follow the instructions in Varian's user documentation, warnings and other product labeling may increase the risk of a collision between the accelerator gantry and the patient, couch, or nearby equipment or personnel.
According to the supplier, the affected devices have been distributed HK. If you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier in case of doubt.