FDA Recall Open, Classified

Oncentra Brachy radiation therapy planning system software.

Recall: Z-0719-2023 · Initiated December 5, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0719-2023
Event Number
91224
Firm
Elekta, Inc.
FEI Number
1037831
Product Code
MUJ
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
December 5, 2022
Posted
December 15, 2022
Address
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE, Ste 50, Atlanta, GA, 30346-1227

Description

Oncentra Brachy radiation therapy planning system software.

Reason

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

Action

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.

Distribution

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

Quantity

336 systems