Class 2 Device Recall HexaPOD evo RT Couch Top (HexaPOD evo Module)

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 16, 2018
• Create Date: July 24, 2018
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 30, 2020
• Recall Number: Z-2535-2018
• Recall Event ID: 80471
• 510(K)Number: K072898
• Product Classification: Couch, radiation therapy, powered - Product Code JAI
• Product: HexaPOD evo RT Couch Top (also known as HexaPOD evo Module), a component of the HexaPOD evo RT system. Product Usage: To support and aid in positioning a patient during radiation therapy
• Code Information: UDI 04056719001698. 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• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Elekta, Inc.; 400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 50; Atlanta GA 30346-1227
• For Additional Information Contact: Ms. Alejandra Carrillo; 770-670-2359
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Upon completion of a 6D workflow, the HexaPOD evo Module may be in a tilted state if it is moved to the position used for 3D (non-iGUIDE) treatments resulting in incorrect patient positioning.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: The letter from Elekta dated May 2018 was issued via email 5/16/2018 and was flagged "URGENT IMPORTANT FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken.
• Quantity in Commerce: 725 devices
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution of the device was made nationwide. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JAI