Xstrahl Limited Recalls
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Concerto User Interface Software provided with the following systems: (1) Xstrahl 100 Electronic Brachytherapy - 100kV Superficial X-Ray Therapy System; (2) Xstrahl 150 Electronic Brachytherapy - 150kV Superficial X-Ray Therapy System; (3) Xstrahl 200 - 225kV Superficial / Orthovoltage X-Ray Therapy System; (4) Xstrahl 300 - 300kV Orthovoltage X-Ray Therapy System; (5) Xstrahl X 80 Photoelectric Therapy System.
If a saved treatment plan with 2 opposing beams is edited prior to approval, then Beam 2 is not updated with the changed parameters upon selecting save, resulting in error messages during the treatment and possible mis-treatment.
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated 4/26/2021 via email on 4/26/2021. The notice explained the issue, impact of the issue, and provided actions to be taken for Concerto 2.x 2 Beam Plans Only, although all customers with the affected software were issued the safety notice. The consignee was informed that until an update to their affected software version is installed, they should follow the actions listed in the letter.
X80 RADiant Photoelectric Therapy System
There is a potential compatibility issue with the systems and replacement treatment applicators.
The firm sent out the recall notification on 04/27/2022 via email. The letter mentions the consignee is able to continue to use the system. The consignee is to ensure that the verification of selection of the correct applicator for the planned treatment is conducted with the consignee's procedures and radiotherapy professional practice and guidelines. They are asked to complete a response form and return it no later than 30 days.
Treatment applicator for Gulmay Medical 150 or Xstrahl 150 superficial X-ray therapy system
Base plate may detach from the main body of the treatment applicator.
The firm notified their consignees by email on 08/27/2021. The notice requested the following actions be taken: Xstrahl Limited are issuing the following inspection advice for all X150 specifical system users. 1. Prior to any clinical exposure the operator of the system should inspect the treatment applicator prior to inserting it into the treatment head of the X150. 2. As part of the daily assurance process the treatment applicators should be inspected. 3. If a treatment applicator is dropped it should be inspected by medical physics to ensure it is not damaged. 4. If the base plate is missing the applicators must be withdrawn from clinical use until it is repaired and accepted by medical physics. 5. In the case of an applicator where the base plate has become detached, review the prescription history for the patients for whom that applicator was prescribed. 6. Please advise Xstrahl Limited if you believe patients have been treated with a base plate missing, with detail of the applicator size and clinical filter, kV and HVL, and we will contact you directly.