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FDA Device recall Z-1643-2015

Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0, Model 459800200841

On 2015-05-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0, Model 459800200841 by Philips Medical Systems, citing A problem (the dose computed in planning mode is calculated incorrectly ) has been detected in the Philips Pinnacle3 software version 10.0 that, if it were to re-occur, could pose….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1643-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-04-23
Published2015-05-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyPhilips Medical Systems
DistributionUS

Product

Pinnacle3 Software Version 10.0, Model 459800200841. Product Usage: The Pinnacle 3 RTP software allows qualified medical professionals to enter patient data into the system, use that data to construct a plan for radiation therapy and evaluate the plan. Optionally, the qualified medical personnel may output the plan in an electronic or printed form for use by other systems in the delivery of treatment to a patient.

Reason

A problem (the dose computed in planning mode is calculated incorrectly ) has been detected in the Philips Pinnacle3 software version 10.0 that, if it were to re-occur, could pose a risk for patients or users. Specifically, the dose engine is being passed the wrong snout position. The snout position is used to determine the penumbra of the beam which includes the calculation of the source si

Identifiers

code_info"System Code S/N" 1439NML05A, 1117FMM025, DC090775040, 1117FMM03J.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1643-2015%22

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