FDA Recall Terminated

Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, Radionuclide radiation therapy system. Article Number 715000, Elekta, Inc. Norcross, GA 30092. Teletherapy device intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging from very small target sized os a few millimeters to several centimeters.

Recall: Z-1230-2010 · Initiated November 9, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1230-2010
Event Number
54564
Firm
Elekta, Inc.
FEI Number
1037831
Product Code
IWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
November 9, 2008
Posted
April 5, 2010
Terminated
December 28, 2010
Address
4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Bldg 300 # 300, Norcross, GA, 30092-3011

Description

Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, Radionuclide radiation therapy system. Article Number 715000, Elekta, Inc. Norcross, GA 30092. Teletherapy device intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging from very small target sized os a few millimeters to several centimeters.

Reason

Radiation unit doors could close too fast on emergency exit.

Action

Field Change Order 200 070 "MCU CS SW 8.3" dated September 11, 2008 was released. Consignees were informed of the necessary steps to avoid further issues relating to the affected product. For further information, contact Elekta, Inc. at 1-770-300-9725.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- AR, AZ, CA, FL, IL, MI, MN, MS, MO, NJ, OH, OR, PA, UT and VA.

Quantity

19 units