CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Proteus recalled by Ion Beam Applications

Ion Beam Applications is recalling Proteus 235, distributed in Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 9 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSerial numbers: PAT.000, PAT.001, PAT.003, PAT.006, PAT.108, PAT.111, SAT.119, SAT.120
Quantity recalled8 worldwide, 4 in U.S.

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-1695-2017
FDA event ID
76696
Recalling firm
Ion Beam Applications, Louvain La Neuve
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
9 Mar 2017
FDA classified
29 Mar 2017
Reported
5 Apr 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

9 Mar 2017Recall initiated by company
29 Mar 2017Classified by FDA+20 days
5 Apr 2017Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

The Proton Therapy System can allow gantry rotation even if the snout is not properly locked.

Product as listed by the FDA

Proteus 235

Where it was distributed

Distributed in MA, FL, VA, and TN. China, South Korea, France and Germany

FloridaMassachusettsTennesseeVirginia

Questions about this recall

Is Proteus 235 recalled?

Yes. Ion Beam Applications recalled Proteus 235 on 9 Mar 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1695-2017.

Why was it recalled?

The Proton Therapy System can allow gantry rotation even if the snout is not properly locked.

Which lots are affected?

Serial numbers: PAT.000, PAT.001, PAT.003, PAT.006, PAT.108, PAT.111, SAT.119, SAT.120

Where was it sold?

Distributed in MA, FL, VA, and TN. China, South Korea, France and Germany

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 21 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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