Elekta recalls specific AXESSE radiation therapy systems due to potential uncontrolled extension of detector arms if microswitch is incorrectly set up. Affected models include XRT 2181 and XRT 27891 with listed serial numbers.
Elekta has identified that if the microswitch within the middle arm is incorrectly setup, there is a potential for an uncontrolled extension of iViewGT / XVI detector arms. When the detector arm is fully deployed there is no risk of uncontrolled extension.
Elekta is recalling specific models of their AXESSE radiation therapy systems because a microswitch issue could cause detector arms to extend uncontrollably. This risk is only present if the microswitch is incorrectly set up, but the arms stay safe when fully deployed.
If the microswitch in the middle arm is incorrectly set up, the detector arms could extend uncontrollably. However, the risk only exists when the arms are not fully deployed, and they remain safe when fully extended.
Medical facilities using Elekta AXESSE radiation therapy systems with serial numbers listed in the recall. Patients and staff at these facilities are at risk if the system is misconfigured.
Check if your system has the model names XRT 2181 or XRT 27891 and one of the listed serial numbers. This recall applies to medical radiation therapy systems used in hospitals or clinics.
Verify that the microswitch in the middle arm is correctly configured to prevent uncontrolled detector arm extension.
The recall addresses a potential risk if the microswitch is incorrectly set up, but the detector arms stay safe when fully deployed. No injuries have been reported.
Check if your system has the model names XRT 2181 or XRT 27891 and one of the listed serial numbers provided in the recall.
No, but you should check the microswitch setup to ensure it is correctly configured. The system remains safe when detector arms are fully deployed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elekta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0447-2024 — Elekta Elekta Hello, I own a Elekta that is covered by recall Z-0447-2024 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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