Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 20, 2021
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 c…
Elekta, Inc. recalled Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA), configured as follows: a. Elekta Precise Dig… - a moderate-severity action.
Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA), configured as follows: a. Elekta Precise Dig… was recalled by Elekta, Inc. in October 20, 2021. Reason: There is a risk that the Diode D1 in the Modulator can fail in a destructive manner when removed from the mac…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0116-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Elekta, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a risk that the Diode D1 in the Modulator can fail in a destructive manner when removed from the mac….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0116-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0116-2022) was formally reported on October 20, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 17, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Elekta, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Atlanta, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as 4,405 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, A…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4,405 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0116-2022 |
| Date reported | October 20, 2021 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Elekta, Inc. |
| Firm location | Atlanta, GA |
| Affected scope | 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 a… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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