Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14176 |
| Brand Name: | Varian Brachytherapy Segmented Cervix Applicator Set |
| Model: | Part Numbers: GM11004540, GM11002420, GM11005170 |
| Affected: | All items |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Varian Medical Systems Australasia Pty Ltd (NZ) Millenium Centre, Level 3, Building C, 600 Great South Road Ellerslie Auckland 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 486 732 |
| Manufacturer: | Varian Medical Systems Inc |
| Issue: | Varian received reports regarding movement of the blocking washer on the Flexible Probe with a Blocking washer which is a component of the Segmented Cylinder Applicator Set. A flexible probe with an unstable or shifted blocking washer must not be used, or a treatment length error may occur. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/2/2013 |
