Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Rectal Retractors Recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Due to A medical device used in brachytherapy may become...

Date: April 12, 2012
Company: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Varian Medical Systems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Rectal Retractors, titanium, item # AL07368000, a component of Varian Medical Ring and Tandem Applicator Sets; Intended for use in Brachytherapy.

Quantity: 152 units

Why Was This Recalled?

A medical device used in brachytherapy may become contaminated and can cause infections, toxicity or allergic reactions.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. has 19 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report