—#105583

Product

Elekta Synergy XVI X-ray Volume Imaging System To be used as part of radiation therapy treatment process.

FDA product code: IYE — Accelerator, Linear, Medical
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K100115
Affected lot / code info: G30369, G29103, G34727, G32313, G30367, G29101, G31330, G34401, G32304, G30962, G30610, G30668, G29986, G28427, G28581, G28673, G28430, G28755, G28576, G28574, G28676, G28678, G28811, G28763, G28806, G28863, G28809, G28864, G28936, G29035, G29042, G30720, G28929, G29043, G29102, G28421, G29296, G29299, G29843, G31188, G29832, G29838, G29844, G29840, G29983, G30300, G30027, G29980, G30210, G30213, G30034, G30208, G30309, G30310, G30530, G30533, G30558, G30565, G32986, G30606, G30611, G30961, G30718, G30662, G30717, G31397, G31326, G31186, G31190, G31323, G29842, G34393, G31404, G31512, G31522, G31518, G31515, G31517, G30073, G32359, G32363, G32305, G32364, G32366, G32385, G32425, G32389, G32501, G32680, G32682, G32809, G32814, G34285, G32905, G32820, G32821, G32824, G32904, G32908, G33335, G33339, G33338, G33428, G33433, G34150, G34288, G34151, G34159, G34290, G34348, G34347, G34350, G34397, G34501, G34684, G34502, G34505, G34689, G30974, G34691, G34980, G34983, G34726

Why it was recalled

A small number of sites have experienced situations with kV generator transformers overheating due to a diode failure on the interface board.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

The firm, Elekta, issued a "FIELD CHANGE ORDER MANDATORY ACTION" notice dated October 20, 2011 to its customers to add fuse protection for the kV transformers. The notice describes the product, problem, provides instructions and procedures and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow any instructions or recommendations covered in the notice and to file the document in the Important Notice section of the appropriate User Manual. Elekta will contact the customer if the FCO is applicable to their kV generator. If you have any questions, call 770-300-9725.

Recalling firm

Firm: Elekta, Inc.
Address: 4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Bldg 300 # 300, Norcross, Georgia 30092-3011

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, KY, MD, MS, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, Puerto Rico, & DC.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-10-20
Posted by FDA: 2011-12-01
Terminated: 2012-08-09
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #105583. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.