Elekta recalls Unity Image-Guided Radiation Therapy Systems with a potential overheating electrical connector in the MR gradient coil. This low-risk issue may require monitoring but does not mandate immediate action.
There is a low possibility that an electrical connector in the MR gradient coil will overheat on Elekta Unity systems.
Elekta is recalling certain Unity Image-Guided Radiation Therapy Systems due to a low possibility of an electrical connector overheating in the MR gradient coil. This issue is unlikely to cause serious harm but should be monitored.
The electrical connector in the MR gradient coil could overheat, though this is a low possibility. The overheating might cause a minor issue but is unlikely to lead to serious injury or damage.
Healthcare facilities using Elekta Unity systems with specific serial numbers are affected. Medical professionals and patients using these systems are at the lowest risk due to the low possibility of overheating.
Check for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 14117-007/600034, 10632-010/600036, and other combinations provided in the recall record. This system is used in medical radiation therapy settings.
Verify if your system has the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall states there is a low possibility of overheating, so it is considered low risk. This does not require immediate action but should be monitored.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The system can continue to be used with monitoring.
Check the serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice. If your system matches, monitor it for any issues.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elekta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1675-2023 — Elekta Elekta Hello, I own a Elekta that is covered by recall Z-1675-2023 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
