FDA recall record

Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA), configured as follows: a recall — FDA Z-0116-2022

There is a risk that the Diode D1 in the Modulator can fail in a destructive manner when removed from the machine, and that the protective tube…

Class IIclassification
Z-0116-2022official record ID
Oct 20, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0116-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmElekta, Inc.
Report dateOct 20, 2021
Recall initiation dateSep 17, 2021
Quantity4,405 units
LocationAtlanta, GA, United States

Official product description

Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA), configured as follows: a. Elekta Precise Digital Accelerator; b. Elekta Harmony; c. Elekta Synergy; d. Elekta Infinity; e. Versa HD

Why the product was recalled

There is a risk that the Diode D1 in the Modulator can fail in a destructive manner when removed from the machine, and that the protective tube surrounding the diode may fail to contain the ejected matter.

Distribution information

Distributed nationwide to FL, NC, OH, CA, IL, MD, OR, AL, NY, PA, MA, AK, GA, OR, KY, VA, TX, SD, AZ, NJ, MI, WI, ND, MO, WA, OK, PR, NM, NC, ID, CT, DE, LA, MT, TN, CO, UT, MN, IN, RI, IA, DC, ND, AZ, HI, KS, NE, NH, AR, WY, WV, MS, VT and internationally to Albania, Antigua/Barbuda, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegowina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kosovo, Kyrgystan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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