The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0288-2018·Announced 2018-01-03

Accuray TomoH System Recalled for Uncontrolled Couch Movement

Accuray is recalling 29 TomoH Systems due to a defect causing uncontrolled couch descent, posing a risk of injury to patients.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a medical device that can cause physical injury to patients, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) due to significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Accuray Incorporated is recalling 29 units of the TomoH(R) System, Model Number 1018284. The recall is due to a defect that can cause uncontrolled movement of the patient couch in the Z-axis (downward descent). The TomoH System is a medical device used for the planning and precise delivery of radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery to tumors or other targeted tissues.

The affected units were distributed worldwide. The specific serial numbers for the 29 recalled units are listed in the official recall documentation. This defect presents a risk of physical injury to patients if the couch descends unexpectedly during treatment.

Healthcare facilities and users of the TomoH System should stop using the affected units immediately and contact Accuray Incorporated for instructions on repair or replacement. Patients who have received treatment on these devices should consult their healthcare providers if they have concerns.

The recalled product

Product
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 targete
Affected units
29

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Accuray Incorporated under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →