FDA Recall Terminated

Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion with EXTEND Frame System, manufactured by Electa Instrument AB, Stockholm, Sweden.

Recall: Z-0163-2011 · Initiated September 17, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0163-2011
Event Number
56852
Firm
Elekta, Inc.
FEI Number
1037831
Product Code
IWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
September 17, 2010
Posted
October 28, 2010
Terminated
November 10, 2010
Address
4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Bldg 300 # 300, Norcross, GA, 30092-3011

Description

Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion with EXTEND Frame System, manufactured by Electa Instrument AB, Stockholm, Sweden.

Reason

The anterior fixation bar of the EXTEND mouthpiece frontpiece may separate from the dental impression tray. This may result in reduced treatment accuracy.

Action

Elekta issued an Important Notice: Urgent Field Safety Notice dated September 17, 2010 concerning Field Change Order 10000202003-A342 "Important Notice regarding recall of mouthpieces for EXTEND system, to all users of the EXTEND system for LGK Perfexion. the letter identified the issue and associated potential hazard, and requested the identification and return of all affected mouthpieces, and confirmation of receipt of the letter. Elekta will arrange return and replacement through local service representatives. Customers can contact Elekta concerning this recall at 770 300 9725.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution: to the states of MO, VA, and WA.

Quantity

3 units