The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1837-2019·Announced 2019-06-26

CIVCO Solstice SRS Immobilization System Recalled for Potential Movement

Med Tec Inc is recalling 28 units of the CIVCO Solstice SRS Immobilization System because the device may move during patient setup or 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: The recall involves a medical device with a risk of harm (movement during treatment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Med Tec Inc is recalling 28 units of the CIVCO Solstice SRS Immobilization System, specifically part numbers CHS03 and CHS04. The affected devices are used to immobilize patients during radiation therapy or simulation. The recall is due to a potential for the Solstice Tilting Head Fixation System to move during patient setup and/or treatment.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (California, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Florida, Wisconsin, and Alaska) and in Australia, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Peru. Specific lot numbers for part number CHS03 include M602380, M680480, M847590, and M870360. Specific lot numbers for part number CHS04 include M680530, M789100, M789110, M839690, and M938500.

Healthcare providers and facilities should contact Med Tec Inc for instructions on how to handle the affected devices. Patients who have used these devices should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns about their treatment.

The recalled product

Product
CIVCO Solstice(TM) SRS Immobilization System, Part Numbers: a) CHS03, b) CHS04 - Product Usage: The Tilting Head Fixation (Solstice) device is comprised of a baseplate and bowl with a locking lever. The bowl is permanently attached to the baseplate and the locking level allows t
Manufacturer
Med Tec Inc
Affected units
28

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 (10)

  • Part Numbers: a) CHS03
  • UDI 00841439112489 Lot Numbers: M602380
  • M680480
  • M847590
  • M870360 b) CHS04
  • UDI 00841439112496 Lot Numbers: M680530
  • M789100
  • M789110
  • M839690
  • M938500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 7 states specifically: