Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Varian brand Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System for radiotherapy Recalled by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems Due to Varian has identified an anomaly with the Eclipse...

Date: June 18, 2012
Company: Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
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. Oncology Systems directly.

Affected Products

Varian brand Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System for radiotherapy; Model Number: H48; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Eclipse TPS) is used to plan radiotherapy treatments for patients with malignant or benign diseases. Eclipse TPS is used to plan external beam irradiation with photon, electron and proton beams, as well as for internal irradiation (brachytherapy) treatments. In addition, the Eclipse Proton Eye algorithm is specifically indicated for planning proton treatment of neoplasms of the eye.

Quantity: 7113 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Varian has identified an anomaly with the Eclipse Treatment Planning (for radiotherapy treatments) where changing the prescription in a calculated VMAT or RapidArc plan may lead to Monitor Units which do not reflect the new prescription. If the dose prescription of a VMAT or RapidArc plan is changed after the initial Dose Volume Optimization, the Monitor Units and dose distribution may not reflect

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

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