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.

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Lot, batch or date codesSerial 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
Quantity recalled29 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-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

Timeline

17 Nov 2017Recall initiated by company
26 Dec 2017Classified by FDA+39 days
3 Jan 2018Published 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 78686

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is TomoHDA(R) System recalled by Accuray Incorporated.

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