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Elekta, Inc.: Laksell GammaPlan, a computer based dose planning system specifically designed for use with Leksell Gamma Knife, radiation therapy treatment.

Recall number
Z-1719-2015
Recalling firm
Elekta, Inc.
Product
Laksell GammaPlan, a computer based dose planning system specifically designed for use with Leksell Gamma Knife, radiation therapy treatment.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-06-01
Posted
2015-06-05
Terminated
2016-01-12
Reason
Memory can become corrupted when creating a fused study via drag and drop in Leksell GammaPlan 10.2.
Root cause
Software in the Use Environment
Action
The firm, Elekta, sent an "URGENT IMPORTANT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE 100-01-102-015" to all customers on 6/1/2015. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not use drag-and-drop to fuse images as a solution until a permanent fix can be developed and implemented on all affected devices. A solution is in development that will resolve the issue and is expected to be released September 2015. Elekta Service will then work with customers to implement on affected devices - estimated 6 month completion. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the IMPORTANT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT form to your local Elekta Office or Representative as soon as possible and within 30 days at the latest. If you have any queries about this Notice, please contact your local Elekta representative or the Global Post market Surveillance Manager at 770-300-9725 or email: Elekta_Global_PMS@elekta.com.
Quantity
10
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states: IL, OH, PA, TX, and WI; and countries of: Germany, Japan and United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
Software 10.2
510(k) numbers
["K103093"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
IWB
Firm FEI
1037831
Firm city
Atlanta
Firm state
GA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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