CLASS II Device recall · Reported 4 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions recalled by Varian Medical Systems

Varian Medical Systems is recalling ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions 10, 11 , 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment License, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesModel number HIT: All units with software version 10, 11, 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment license.
Quantity recalled1971 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0170-2016
FDA event ID
72374
Recalling firm
Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
28 Sep 2015
FDA classified
27 Oct 2015
Reported
4 Nov 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Device Malfunction

Timeline

28 Sep 2015Recall initiated by company
27 Oct 2015Classified by FDA+29 days
4 Nov 2015Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. Admin Instructions may not print on drug order prescriptions or be transmitted with e-Rx.

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

ARIA Radiation Oncology, versions 10, 11 , 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment License. Model number HIT Product Usage: ARIA Radiation Oncology is a radiation treatment plan and image management application.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Spain, France, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Australia, India, Taiwan, South Africa, Israel, Australia, Kuwait, Finland, Tunisia, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Moldova, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Tunisia and Turkey.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

An anomaly was identified with the ARIA for Radiation Oncology software with a Clinical Assessment license. Admin Instructions may not print on drug order prescriptions or be transmitted with e-Rx.

Which lots are affected?

Model number HIT: All units with software version 10, 11, 13.0 and 13.5 with Clinical Assessment license.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Spain, France, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Australia, India, Taiwan, South Africa, Israel, Australia, Kuwait, Finland, Tunisia, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Moldova, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Tunisia and Turkey.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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