FDA Device recall Z-0077-2017
Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-10-19
On 2016-10-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016) by Varian Medical Systems, citing varian Medical Systems has received a report that a user was able to easily rotate the head frame posts when attached to the mounting cam on the metal head ring. There was no repo….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0077-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-09-13 |
| Published | 2016-10-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Varian Medical Systems |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with a computed tomography scanner to perform imaging for treatment planning and a charged particle accelerator to perform immobilization of the treatment target for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy treatments on cranial lesions, tumors and conditions where radiation treatment is indicated.
Reason
Varian Medical Systems has received a report that a user was able to easily rotate the head frame posts when attached to the mounting cam on the metal head ring. There was no report of serious injury due to this issue
Identifiers
| code_info | All Head Frame Posts and Post kits |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0077-2017%22
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