Events

Recall of XVI R4.5 Xray Volume Imaging System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Elekta, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60250
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0320-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-10-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-12-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-11-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=104873
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Accelerator, linear, medical - Product Code IYE
  • Reason
    The software did not operate as expected.
  • Action
    Elekta sent an IMPORTANT NOTICE letter dated October 14, 2011 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, and the actions to be taken. This notice contained precautionary measures that are required for the operation of the equipment. The notice advise all customers to follow any instructions or recommendations covered in the Notice. The notice instructs Users to file this document in the Important Notice section of the appropriate User Manual. For questions contact your local Elekta representative.

Device

XVI R4.5 Xray Volume Imaging System
  • Model / Serial
    105984, 151076, 151080, 151141, 151155, 151156, 151157, 151168, 151260, 151362, 151396, 151412, 151442, 151545, 151566, 151616, 151628, 151683, 151684, 151710, 151764, 151785, 151802, 151812, 151839, 151885, 151892, 151931, 151942, 151952, 151954, 151955, 152019, 152117, 152158, 152163, 152177, 152207, 152210, 152211, 152222, 152223, 152248, 152257, 152262, 152271, 152301, 152303, 152305, 152307, 152308, 152331, 152352, 152353, 152356, 152358, 152359, 152362, 152365, 152370, 152371, 152373, 152388, 152392, 152425, 152432, 152433, 152448, 152452, 152454, 152468, 152469, 152481, 152491, 152504, 152522, 152536
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution (USA) - including the states of: AZ, CA, CT, GA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, VA, WA, WI and Puerto Rico
  • Product Description
    Elekta Synergy XVI R.4.5 and R4.6 || ProducT Usage: To be used as part of radiation therapy treatment process.
  • Manufacturer
    Elekta, Inc.

Manufacturer

Elekta, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Elekta, Inc., 4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Bldg 300, #300, Norcross GA 30092-3011
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Elekta AB
  • Source
    USFDA