FDA recall record

Elekta Oncentra External Beam - VMAT - Radiation therapy planning system Product Usage: The recall — FDA Z-0604-2016

When using the option "Tumor Overlap Fraction" in VMAT planning it has been observed that in rare cases the system does include an organ at risk as target…

Class IIclassification
Z-0604-2016official record ID
Jan 13, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0604-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmElekta, Inc.
Report dateJan 13, 2016
Recall initiation dateDec 18, 2015
Quantity154
LocationAtlanta, GA, United States

Official product description

Oncentra External Beam - VMAT - Radiation therapy planning system Product Usage: The Oncentra system is a radiation treatment planning software designed to analyze and plan radiation treatments in three dimensions for the purpose of treating patients with cancer.

Why the product was recalled

When using the option "Tumor Overlap Fraction" in VMAT planning it has been observed that in rare cases the system does include an organ at risk as target volume. This could result in open MLC, and open jaws in areas away from the target volume.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, NY, PA, and the countries of Austria, Belarus, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.

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: Letter.

What to do next

If you believe you have the recalled product, use the recall number and firm information above to confirm the official notice and follow the instructions issued by the FDA, recalling firm, retailer or product manufacturer. For drugs and medical devices, decisions about treatment or medical care should be discussed with a qualified health professional.

About this record

Recall Lookup USA preserves the most complete source information successfully retrieved. We do not create missing facts or infer affected lots or VINs. The official record may still change, so use the identifier above when verifying current instructions.

FDA source limitation: openFDA enforcement reports are a reference dataset, not a live public-alert or recall-lifecycle service. FDA notes that enforcement-report status may not be updated after classification. Confirm current actions with the FDA, recalling firm or appropriate healthcare professional when relevant.

Related recall records

Other records from the same recalling company are shown first when available.