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Elekta Synergy XVI 4.5 recallZ-0305-2012 · Elekta, Inc. · initiated Mar 9, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in November 2011

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Elekta, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

If "Confirm" or "Unconfirm" settings are clicked during the "Terminated Checking" phase of treatment delivery, Desktop Pro cancels the loaded beam and sets the Beam MUs to zero. Desktop Pro then sends the delivered MUs to MOSAIQ a a zero value.

FDA root cause category: Software design

What the company is doing

Elekta sent an IMPORTANT NOTICE letter dated March 9, 2011 to affected customers. The notice identified the product, the problem, and the corrective action to be taken by the customer. The notice advise all customers to follow any instructions or recommendations covered in the Notice. For questions call +44(0)1293 654200.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0305-2012
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 9, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Nov 29, 2011
Recalling firm
Elekta, Inc.
Quantity
56
Product code
IYE
FDA submissions
K051932
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution (USA) including the states of: AZ, CA, GA, IL, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WI and Puerto Rico

Product description

Elekta Synergy XVI 4.5 Product Usage: Radiation therapy treatment of malignant neoplastic diseases, as determined by a licensed medical practitioner.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

152019, 152448, 151076, 151954, 152454, 152117, 152452, 152393, 152394, 151942, 152163, 151955, 152176, 152222, 151931, 152388, 151141, 152365, 152303, 152358, 152353, 152359, 152352, 152362, 152305, 152468, 152481, 152469, 151812, 152432, 151260, 151952, 152370, 151396, 152301, 152248, 152425, 151155, 151156, 151157, 151412, 105984, 152307, 152308. 151443, 151545, 151628, 152207, 152271, 152373, 152371, 151080, 152211, 152158, 152392, 152331

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K051932 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Sources and updates

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