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Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator recallZ-0115-2022 · Elekta Solutions AB · initiated Sep 28, 2021

Terminated

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 Solutions AB 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.

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Why it was recalled

There is a risk that the Diode D1 in the Modulator can fail in a destructive manner when removed from the machine, and that the protective tube surrounding the diode may fail to contain the ejected matter.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

The recalling firm issued an Urgent Important Field Safety Notification dated September 2021 via email on 9/28/2021. The Subject of the letter was addressed for the service user regarding precautions to be taken when handling diode D1. The notification described the details of the failure and that Elekta is currently working on a solution to eliminate this failure mode. The notice was to be placed in an area accessible to all users until the correction is made. Appropriate personnel who work with this product are to be advised on the content of the letter. Corrective actions were provided regarding removing the modulator covers and the Personal Protective Equipment that must be worn by the engineer, including a safety visor, protective jacket, and gloves. Instructions for removing the RDO diode (D1) were provided. An Acknowledgment Form was included for completion and return to Elekta no later than 30 days for acknowledgement that the service user has read and understands the notification and accepts the implementation of any given recommendation.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0115-2022
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Sep 28, 2021
Recalling firm
Elekta Solutions AB
Quantity
2 in the U.S.
Product code
IYE
FDA submissions
K210500
Distribution
Distribution was to ND and NC. There was no military/government distribution.

Product description

Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA): Elekta Harmony Pro, REF 1555143; Elekta Infinity, REF 1552091, and Elekta Versa HD, REF 1552093.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Elekta Harmony Pro, Serial #441009, UDI (01) 05060191071604; Elekta Infinity, Serial #156645, UDI (01) 05060191071543; and Elekta Versa HD, Serial #156646, #156477, and #156648, UDI (01) 05060191071574

Devices named in this recall

3 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

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