FDA recall record

Elekta Laksell Gamma Knife Perfexion recall — FDA Z-0152-2015

Elekta has become aware that the latches may be locked before they have been fully turned resulting in a poorly locked frame.

Class IIclassification
Z-0152-2015official record ID
Nov 5, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0152-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmElekta, Inc.
Report dateNov 5, 2014
Recall initiation dateOct 6, 2014
Quantity181
LocationAtlanta, GA, United States

Official product description

Laksell Gamma Knife Perfexion

Why the product was recalled

Elekta has become aware that the latches may be locked before they have been fully turned resulting in a poorly locked frame.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, TN, UT, VA, WA and WV, and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey and United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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