Z-2561-2019 Class II Ongoing
FDA device recall Z-2561-2019 was initiated by Elekta Inc on September 4, 2019 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: It is possible that the forced electron density settings will be changed for some structures unintentionally and this can result in incorrect dose calculation. The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 49 units.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- October 2, 2019
- Initiation Date
- September 4, 2019
- Termination Date
- N/A
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 49 units
Product Description
Monaco RTP System, 5.50/5.51, radiation treatment planning system Product Usage: The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system calculates dose for photon, electron, and carbon treatment plans and displays, on-screen and in hard-copy, two- or three-dimensional radiation dose distributions inside patients for given treatment plan set-ups. The Monaco product line is intended for use in radiation treatment planning. It uses generally accepted methods for: -contouring -image manipulation -simulation -image fusion -plan optimization -QA and plan review
Reason for Recall
It is possible that the forced electron density settings will be changed for some structures unintentionally and this can result in incorrect dose calculation.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of WI, OH, NY, OH, IN, IA, TX, and countries of Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, UK
Code Information
UDI: (01)00858164002244(10) 5.50.00 (01)00858164002268(10) 5.51.00