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FDA Devices recall · Reported May 4, 2016

Radionuclide Radiation Therapy System Product The product is a teletherapy device intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging from very small target sizes of a few millimeters to several centimeters.

The latches of the frame adapter can be locked even if the locating pins of the frame adapter is not inserted into the corresponding holes in the coordinate frame.

Recall #
Z-1561-2016
Affected scope
217
Initiated
April 19, 2016
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Elekta, Inc. recalled Radionuclide Radiation Therapy System Product The product is a teletherapy device inte… - a moderate-severity action.

Radionuclide Radiation Therapy System Product The product is a teletherapy device inte… was recalled by Elekta, Inc. in May 4, 2016. Reason: The latches of the frame adapter can be locked even if the locating pins of the frame adapter is not inserted…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1561-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Elekta, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The latches of the frame adapter can be locked even if the locating pins of the frame adapter is not inserted….

Moderate
severity level
217 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
May 4, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1561-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1561-2016) was formally reported on May 4, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 19, 2016. 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 217.

The documented reason for this recall is: The latches of the frame adapter can be locked even if the locating pins of the frame adapter is not inserted into the corresponding holes in the coordinate frame. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and countries of Au…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

217

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Radionuclide Radiation Therapy System Product The product is a teletherapy device intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging from very small target sizes of a few millimeters to several centimeters.

Reason for recall

The latches of the frame adapter can be locked even if the locating pins of the frame adapter is not inserted into the corresponding holes in the coordinate frame.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1561-2016
Date reported May 4, 2016
Date initiated April 19, 2016
Recalling firm Elekta, Inc.
Firm location Atlanta, GA
Affected scope 217
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and countries of Australia, Austria, Be…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

217 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Radionuclide Radiation Therapy System Product The product is a teletherapy device intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging from very small target sizes of a few millimeters to several centimeters.. Recalled by Elekta, Inc.. Units affected: 217.
Why was this product recalled?
The latches of the frame adapter can be locked even if the locating pins of the frame adapter is not inserted into the corresponding holes in the coordinate frame.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 4, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1561-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1561-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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