Elekta recalls Unity radiation therapy systems with serial numbers 600001-600043 due to potential Legionella in heat exchanger condensation tray. Affected units may need cleaning or inspection.
potential risk that Legionella may be present in the Unity machine room, specifically the heat exchanger condensation collection tray.
Elekta is recalling specific Unity radiation therapy systems that could have Legionella bacteria in the heat exchanger condensation tray. This poses a risk of Legionella infection if the water in the tray becomes contaminated and is inhaled.
Legionella bacteria can grow in warm, stagnant water. If the condensation water in the heat exchanger tray becomes contaminated and is inhaled, it could cause Legionella infection, a type of bacterial pneumonia.
Medical facilities using Elekta Unity systems with serial numbers 600001-600043 are likely affected. Staff handling the equipment or patients using the system are at risk if Legionella contamination occurs.
Check for serial numbers 600001 to 600043 on the Elekta Unity radiation therapy system. The product is used for radiation therapy treatments and stereotactic treatments of cancer and other diseases.
Look for serial numbers 600001 to 600043 on the Elekta Unity system.
The recall indicates a potential risk of Legionella bacteria in the heat exchanger condensation tray, which could lead to Legionella infection if contaminated water is inhaled. However, the risk is not confirmed to be immediate or severe.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the serial number. If you have the affected serial numbers, contact Elekta for further guidance.
Check the serial number on your Elekta Unity system; affected units have serial numbers 600001 to 600043.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elekta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2289-2020 — Elekta Elekta Hello, I own a Elekta that is covered by recall Z-2289-2020 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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