Class 2 Device Recall ELEKTA SYNERGY; ELEKTA SYNERGY S AND XVIR3.5

• Date Initiated by Firm: September 19, 2007
• Date Posted: April 22, 2010
• Recall Status: Terminated on August 09, 2012
• Recall Number: Z-1411-2010
• Recall Event ID: 55099
• 510(K)Number: K051932
• Product Classification: accelerator, linear, medical (with patient imaging) - Product Code IYE
• Product: Elekta Synergy XVI The intended use: Radiation therapy treatment of malignant neoplastic diseases, as determined by a licensed medical practitioner.
• Code Information: 134351, 134524, 134723, 135003, 135013, 135015, 135020, 135022, 135023, 135024, 135025, 135028, 135035, 135036, 135037, 135038, 135042, 135046, 135047, 135055, 135056, 135058, 135061, 135062, 135063, 135068, 135071, 135072, 135073, 135076, 135078, 135079, 135081, 135085, 135087, 135090, 135093, 135096, 135100, 135101, 135103, 135104, 135105, 135110, 135111, 135113, 135118, 135119, 135121, 135122, 135124, 135125, 135126, 135133, 135142, 135144, 135150, 135151, 135157, 135158, 135163, 135164, 135167, 135168, 135170, 135172, 137173, 135175, 135177, 135181, 135182, 135184, 135189, 135191, 135190, 135192, 135195, 135196, 135199, 135200, 135206, 135207, 135208, 135209, 135210, 135211, 135215, 135216, 135225, 135226, 135227, 135230, 135233, 135235, 135237, 135241, 135247, 135251, 135256, 135258, 135259, 135262, 135265, 135267, 135271, 135272, 135273, 135274, 135277, 135278, 135284, 135285, 135287, 135288, 135291, 135292, 135296, 135298, 135300, 135303, 135305, 135306, 135313, 135316, 135323, 135324, 135326, 135328, 135331, 135332, 135334, 135335, 135336, 135337, 135340, 135341, 135343, 135346, 135347, 135348, 135351, 135352, 135353, 135355, 135356, 135359, 135361, 135367, 135368, 135382, 135383, 135384, 135389, 135391, 135393, 135394, 135412, 135413, 135420, 135446, 135455, 136125, 136126, 136127, 136176, 136244
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Elekta, Inc.; 4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd; Bldg 300, #300; Norcross GA 30092-3011
• For Additional Information Contact: Thomas Valentine; 770-670-2548
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Firm became aware of a failure in the position detection system which could result in incorrect positioning of the detector in the longitudinal or lateral direction.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: The following Important Notices were sent to customers: 1) Important Notice A305-Possible Synergy XVI panel position error (dated September 19, 2007) was sent to customers with versions R3.5, R4.0 and R4.1., 2) Important Notice A306-Possible Synergy XVI panel positioning error (dated November 8, 2007) was released to encompass customers with version R4.2., and 3) Important Notice A328 dated March 10, 2009, and sent again on April 29, 2009, included a modification kit to address the original issue and an expanded range of serial numbers affected. This Important notice A328 entitled, Elekta Synergy kV Detector Position Readback Modification Kit supersedes A305 and A306 for customers who have serial numbers within the range specified. The letter describes the product and the problem and advises the customer to follow any instructions or recommendations covered in this Notice. If you have any questions, please contact Elekta at 770-670-2548.
• Quantity in Commerce: 166 units
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA and Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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