CLASS II Device recall · Reported 3 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
TomoH(R) System recalled by Accuray Incorporated
Accuray is recalling TomoH(R) System. The recall was initiated on 17 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0288-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78686
- Recalling firm
- Accuray, Madison, WI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Nov 2017
- FDA classified
- 26 Dec 2017
- Reported
- 3 Jan 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Dec 2017 | Classified by FDA | +39 days |
| 3 Jan 2018 | Published 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
Uncontrolled couch Z-axis movement (descent)
Product as listed by the FDA
TomoH(R) System, Model Number 1018284 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues while minimizing the delivery of radiation to vital healthy tissues. The megavoltage x-ray radiation is delivered in a rotational, non-rotational, modulated (IMRT), or non- modulated (non-IMRT/3 dimensional conformal) format in accordance with the physicians prescribed and approved plan.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Uncontrolled couch Z-axis movement (descent)
Which lots are affected?
Serial Numbers: 110040 110083 110163 110231 110237 110289 110302 110369 110418 110461 110462 110474 110491 110494 110503 110519 110525 110533 110536 110537 110552 110554 110556 110562 110565 110570 110573 110576 110577
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution
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.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 78686This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is TomoHDA(R) System recalled by Accuray Incorporated.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | TomoHDA(R) System recalled by Accuray Incorporated | Accuray | Other | WI | |
| CLASS II | TomoHD(R) System recalled by Accuray Incorporated | Accuray | Other | WI | |
| CLASS II | Hi-Art(R) System recalled by Accuray Incorporated | Accuray | Other | WI |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Device | CLASS II | Computed Tomography X-ray System recalled by Shanghai United Imaging | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare | Device Malfunction | Nationwide |
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