FDA Recall Terminated

Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, Product Number: 715000. Radionuclide radiation therapy system. Elekta, Inc. Norcross, GA. Intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging from very small target sizes of a few millimeters to several centimeters.

Recall: Z-1232-2010 · Initiated November 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1232-2010
Event Number
55063
Firm
Elekta, Inc.
FEI Number
1037831
Product Code
IWB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
November 6, 2009
Posted
April 5, 2010
Terminated
December 14, 2010
Address
4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Bldg 300 # 300, Norcross, GA, 30092-3011

Description

Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, Product Number: 715000. Radionuclide radiation therapy system. Elekta, Inc. Norcross, GA. Intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging from very small target sizes of a few millimeters to several centimeters.

Reason

There may be a situation where the Frame Adapter might lock the stereotactic Frame in the wrong position.

Action

Elekta, Inc. issued a Field Change Order 200 091 titled "Update Frame Adapter with New Frame Fixation Axle" dated November 6, 2009. Consignees were given instructions to prevent further issues related to the affected device. For further information, contact Elekta, Inc. at 1-770-300-9725.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, MI, MN, MS, MO, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT and VA.

Quantity

32 units