Elekta Instrument AB: Device Recall

Recall #Z-0227-2025 · 09/25/2024

Class I: Dangerous

Recall Details

Recall Number
Z-0227-2025
Classification
Class I
Product Type
Device
Recalling Firm
Elekta Instrument AB
Status
Ongoing
Date Initiated
09/25/2024
Location
Stockholm, N/A, Sweden
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
111 kits (666 needles)

Reason for Recall

Elekta has become aware that Disposable Biopsy Needles can contain some microscopic debris on the inside of the biopsy needle. The material in the debris is stainless steel, same material as the biopsy needle. No debris has been found on the outer parts of the biopsy needles.

Product Description

Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System, REF 911933, Diameter / 14 Gauge, containing 6 inner boxes labeled REF 911761, Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System. Each inner box of REF 911761 contains a Tyvek bag labeled REF 912465, Disposable Biopsy Needle and Aspirator Tube. The system is used for for localization and diagnosis of intracranial disorders and their surgical treatment including radiosurgery and stereotactic radiation therapy.

Distribution Pattern

US: AZ, TX, FL, CA, NY, GA, VA, NJ, MO, PA, WA,

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