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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1603-2024·Announced 2024-05-01

Proton Therapy System Recall: Safety Parameter Failures Risk Unintended Radiation

IBA Proton Therapy System (PROTEUS 235) units recalled due to safety parameter failures that could prevent proper radiation control, risking unintended radiation exposure during cancer treatment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II medical device recall involving a serious hazard—potential unintended radiation exposure during cancer treatment. However, the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported harm are scored at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Ion Beam Applications S.A. is recalling eight units of the IBA Proton Therapy System—PROTEUS 235 (PTS-10, PTS-11, and PTS-12 versions)—due to a risk of patient mistreatment. When certain safety parameters are out of tolerance, the system may fail to prevent proper irradiation, potentially exposing patients to unintended radiation during treatment.

The affected units were distributed nationwide to facilities in Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Kansas, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia. Specific affected units are identified by serial numbers SAT.123, SAT.126, SAT.133, SAT.140, SBF.105, SBF.113, SBF.128, and SBF.135.

Healthcare facilities currently using these systems should contact Ion Beam Applications S.A. for guidance. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, which indicates a serious safety concern.

The recalled product

Product
IBA Proton Therapy System - PROTEUS 235, PTS-10 versions, PTS-11 versions, and PTS-12 versions.
Manufacturer
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Hazard
  • radiation-exposure
  • device-malfunction
  • treatment-failure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (11)

  • PTS-10 versions
  • PTS-11 versions
  • and PTS-12 versions. UDI-DI: 05404013801138
  • Serial Numbers: SAT.123
  • SAT.126
  • SAT.133
  • SAT.140
  • SBF.105
  • SBF.113
  • SBF.128
  • SBF.135. All configurations.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.