—#197277

Product

Oncentra Brachy radiation therapy planning system software.

FDA product code: MUJ — System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K132816
Affected lot / code info: Version 4.0 and above with Applicator Modeling or Implant Modeling; UDI GTIN numbers: 08717213052758, 08717213038660, 08717213020610, 08717213052321, 08717213052314, 08717213052307, 08717213052291, 08717213052246, 08717213052239, 08717213051881, 08717213051843, 08717213051782, 08717213051775, 08717213051294, 08717213020610, 08717213053717, 08717213053700.

Why it was recalled

A reconstruction error may occur when using the Catheter Bending functionality in Applicator Modeling or Implant Modeling

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Elekta issued an Important Field Safety Notice 806-01-BTP-003 dated November 2022 to all affected customers on 12/5/2022 via email. The notice informs users of the specific product and version numbers affected by the issue and any work arounds that can be used to avoid the issue. The notice is to be posted in a place accessible to all users until this action is closed. Appropriate personnel working with the product are to be advised of the content of the letter. The customers are instructed to complete and return the Important Field Safety Notice Acknowledgement form to their local Elekta representative as soon as possible but no longer than 30 days from receipt. Update: The manufacturer has now released the solution to this issue for affected Oncentra Brachy users using version 4.0 and above with Applicator Modeling license 170283-00. All affected customers will receive a software update in order to solve the issue. The solution was released for installation in the field on 20-MAR-23. Customers are being notified by email on 03/20/2023. Customers are being informed that the fix is available for download/request depending on their standard processes. Elekta service teams will pro-actively follow up with customers to insure the fix has been installed before the target completion date.

Recalling firm

Firm: Elekta, Inc.
Address: 400 Perimeter Center Ter NE, Ste 50, Atlanta, Georgia 30346-1227

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Distribution US nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was no military/government distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2022-12-05
Posted by FDA: 2022-12-15
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #197277. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.