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Elekta Synergy XVI recallZ-1252-2011 · Elekta, Inc. · initiated Jan 5, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in February 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

Flexmap calibration did not cover the full 360 degrees of gantry rotation (0 to 355 degrees) and that this caused an isocenter displacement with 2D PlanarView images required at 180 to -180.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

The firm, Elekta Limited, sent an "Important Notice A344" dated January 5, 2011 to all consignees/customers. The notice described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to follow any instructions or recommendations covered in the notice. The notice provides suggestions on how to check and prevent this situation from occurring; it instructs the User to file the document in the Important Notice section of the appropriate User Manual; to complete a FlexMap Check each time they acquire a new FlexMap and amend their local procedures to include the FlexMap Check and complete and return the Important Notice Confirmation of Receipt via Fax to: Field Support Administration, Elekta Limited, Linac House, Fleming Way Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9RR UK +44 (0)1293 654401. If you have any questions, contact Elekta Limited at +44 (0)1293 654200 or www.elekta.com.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1252-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 5, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Feb 15, 2011
Recalling firm
Elekta, Inc.
Quantity
223 units
Product code
IYE
FDA submissions
K051932
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.

Product description

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

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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105257, 105803, 105941, 105982, 105984, 151024, 151038, 151051, 151053, 151055, 151073, 151074, 151084, 151110, 151130, 151141, 151151, 151156, 151157, 151160, 151168, 151173, 151178, 151216, 151245, 151250, 151256, 151258, 151259, 151260, 151298, 151301, 151309, 151317, 151319, 151326, 151327, 151328, 151340, 151352, 151359, 151360, 151362, 151363, 151371, 151387, 151391, 151394, 151396, 151398, 151410, 151411, 151412, 151416, 151418, 151423, 151432, 151433, 151435, 151441, 151443, 151446, 151467, 151479, 151504, 151507, 151514, 151515, 151517, 151519, 151521, 151522, 151523, 151530, 151538, 151540, 151545, 151557, 151558, 151566, 151567, 151568, 151574, 151584, 151585, 151587, 151595, 151598, 151601, 151611, 151616, 151623, 151626, 151627, 151628, 151632, 151634, 151636, 151640, 151653, 151664, 151672, 151674, 151675, 151678, 151683, 151684, 151689, 151694, 151695, 151696, 151698, 151699, 151700, 151704, 151705, 151708, 151710, 151714, 151722, 151724, 151728, 151729, 151734, 151736, 151751, 151759, 151760, 151763, 151764, 151765, 151770, 151774, 151779, 151782, 151783, 151785, 151789, 151791, 151793, 151801, 151802, 151803, 151805, 151808, 151809, 151810, 151811, 151812, 151820, 151828, 151839, 151842, 151847, 151848, 151855, 151860, 151864, 151866, 151867, 151875, 151881, 151882, 151885, 151886, 151892, 151931, 151933, 151942, 151952, 151953, 151955, 151956, 151958, 151959, 151960, 151961, 151965, 151969, 151977, 151978, 151981, 151989, 152008, 152019, 152023, 152031, 152043, 152051, 152064, 152079, 152080, 152091, 152098, 152103, 152115, 152116, 152117, 152123, 152126, 152154, 152158, 152163, 152174, 152175, 152176, 152177, 152192, 152200, 152210, 152211, 152214, 152217, 152220, 152222, 152223, 152232, 152246, 152257, 152271, 152301, 152307, 152308

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.

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