Class 2 Device Recall Elekta Synergy XVI Medical Linear Accelerator

• Date Initiated by Firm: December 12, 2008
• Date Posted: April 16, 2010
• Recall Status: Terminated on December 28, 2010
• Recall Number: Z-1405-2010
• Recall Event ID: 55101
• 510(K)Number: K051932
• Product Classification: Accelerator, linear, medical - Product Code IYE
• Product: Elekta Synergy XVI Medical Linear Accelerator. Model Numbers R3.5, R4.0 and R4.2. Elekta, Inc. Norcross, GA 30092. Intended for use as a radiation therapy treatment of malignant neoplastic diseases, as determined by a licensed medical practitioner.
• Code Information: Serial Numbers: 151008, 151024, 151025, 151033, 151038, 151051, 151053, 151055, 151059, 151073, 151074, 151076, 151080, 151084, 151093, 151104, 151110, 151130, 151134, 151141, 151143, 151151, 151154, 151155, 151156, 151157, 151160, 151167, 151168, 151173, 151176, 151178, 151216, 151228, 151229, 151238, 151245, 151250, 151253, 151256, 151259, 151260, 151266, 151267, 151269, 151298, 151301, 151305, 151309, 151317, 151325, 151326, 151327, 151328, 151340, 151352, 151359, 151360, 151362, 151363, 151369, 151371, 151387, 151394, 151398, 151411, 151416, 151421, 151422, 151423, 151430, 151433, 151435, 151441, 151446 and 151479.
• 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: It is possible that two (or more) CT reference data sets are necessary for one patient, for example, if you have to scan a patient during breath hold and then again during free breathing.
• FDA Determined Cause: Software design
• Action: Elekta, Inc. issued an "Important Notice" dated December 12, 2008. Customers were informed of the affected device and instructed on proper steps until an update is provided. For further information, contact Elekta, Inc. at 1-770-300-9725.
• Quantity in Commerce: 76 units
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution -- AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, NE, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA and WV.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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