Elekta recalls Geneva Brachytherapy Applicators with specific lot codes due to potential IU tube detachment after treatment, which could remain in patients. Affected units include certain lot numbers for cervical cancer therapy devices.
Due to safety concerns regarding the detachment of the tip of the intrauterine tube (IU tube) that may remain within a patient.
Elekta is recalling Geneva Brachytherapy Applicators that may have a detached intrauterine tube (IU tube) remaining inside patients after cancer treatment. This poses a risk of internal injury if the tube is not properly removed.
The device may detach the intrauterine tube (IU tube) during treatment, leaving it inside the patient. This could cause internal injury if the tube is not properly removed after the procedure.
Patients undergoing cervical cancer treatment with the Geneva Brachytherapy Applicator may be affected. Medical professionals using the device for intracavitary brachytherapy are at risk if they use the recalled units.
Check the lot code on the applicator, which includes numbers like 08717213056039 through 08717213056657. The device is used for cervical cancer treatment and is sold by Elekta.
Look for lot codes on the applicator, such as 08717213056039 through 08717213056657.
The recall is due to safety concerns that the intrauterine tube (IU tube) may detach and remain inside patients after treatment.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected users.
Lot codes 08717213056039 through 08717213056657 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elekta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2712-2026 — Elekta Elekta Hello, I own a Elekta that is covered by recall Z-2712-2026 from Elekta. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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