—#89894

Product

Elekta Synergy XVI Medical Linear Accelerator. Model Numbers R3.5, R4.0 and R4.2. Elekta, Inc. Norcross, GA 30092. Intended for use as a radiation therapy treatment of malignant neoplastic diseases, as determined by a licensed medical practitioner.

FDA product code: IYE — Accelerator, Linear, Medical
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K051932
Affected lot / code info: Serial Numbers: 151008, 151024, 151025, 151033, 151038, 151051, 151053, 151055, 151059, 151073, 151074, 151076, 151080, 151084, 151093, 151104, 151110, 151130, 151134, 151141, 151143, 151151, 151154, 151155, 151156, 151157, 151160, 151167, 151168, 151173, 151176, 151178, 151216, 151228, 151229, 151238, 151245, 151250, 151253, 151256, 151259, 151260, 151266, 151267, 151269, 151298, 151301, 151305, 151309, 151317, 151325, 151326, 151327, 151328, 151340, 151352, 151359, 151360, 151362, 151363, 151369, 151371, 151387, 151394, 151398, 151411, 151416, 151421, 151422, 151423, 151430, 151433, 151435, 151441, 151446 and 151479.

Why it was recalled

It is possible that two (or more) CT reference data sets are necessary for one patient, for example, if you have to scan a patient during breath hold and then again during free breathing.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Elekta, Inc. issued an "Important Notice" dated December 12, 2008. Customers were informed of the affected device and instructed on proper steps until an update is provided. For further information, contact Elekta, Inc. at 1-770-300-9725.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution -- AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, NE, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA and WV.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2008-12-12
Posted by FDA: 2010-04-16
Terminated: 2010-12-28
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #89894. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.