Elekta recalls specific Unity radiation therapy systems due to reported excessive heating in the MRL Gradient Connection Module. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 600014 to 600035. Contact Elekta for details.
There have been reports of excessive heating in the MRL Gradient Connection Module.
Elekta is recalling certain Unity radiation therapy systems because they may overheat in the MRL Gradient Connection Module. This could cause damage to the equipment or pose a risk to patients during treatment.
The MRL Gradient Connection Module can overheat, potentially causing equipment damage or disrupting radiation therapy. This overheating may occur during normal operation, especially in high-use scenarios.
Healthcare facilities using Elekta Unity systems with serial numbers 600014 through 600035 are most at risk. Patients receiving radiation therapy with these systems may be affected.
Check if your Elekta Unity system has a serial number between 600014 and 600035. The system is used in hospitals and medical facilities for radiation therapy treatments.
Identify your Elekta Unity system's serial number to see if it falls within the range 600014 to 600035.
The MRL Gradient Connection Module may overheat, potentially causing equipment damage or disrupting radiation therapy.
Check your Elekta Unity system's serial number; affected units have numbers starting with 600014 through 600035.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Elekta directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elekta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2473-2020 — Elekta Elekta Hello, I own a Elekta that is covered by recall Z-2473-2020 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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