Recall Z-0116-2022 ยท IYE Accelerator, Linear, Medical
Elekta, Inc.
Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA), configured as follows: a. Elekta Precise Digital Accelerator; b. Elekta Harmony; c. Elekta Synergy; d. Elekta Infinity; e. Versa HD
| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Written notification letter titled, "URGENT IMPORTANT FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION" via email on 09/17/2021. The letter instructs consignees to please post the notice in a place accessible to all users, e.g. Instructions for Use, until this action is closed. Consignees are to advise the appropriate personnel, working with this product, on the content of the letter. The consignee is requested to submit an acknowledgement form to their local Elekta representative as soon as possible, but no longer than 30 days from receipt. |
| Quantity | 4,405 units |
| Distribution | Distributed nationwide to FL, NC, OH, CA, IL, MD, OR, AL, NY, PA, MA, AK, GA, OR, KY, VA, TX, SD, AZ, NJ, MI, WI, ND, MO, WA, OK, PR, NM, NC, ID, CT, DE, LA, MT, TN, CO, UT, MN, IN, RI, IA, DC, ND, AZ, HI, KS, NE, NH, AR, WY, WV, MS, VT and internationally to Albania, Antigua/Barbuda, Algeria, Arge |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K210500 | Elekta Synergy, Elekta Harmony, Elekta Infinity, Versa HD Elekta Limited, Jun 11, 2021 |