United StatesElekta is recalling three brachytherapy applicators: the Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set (Intracavitary Remote Afterloading Applicator), the Brachytherapy Applicator (Advanced Gynecological Applicator), and the Geneva Brachytherapy Applicator, identified by the lot codes listed in the notice. They were recalled because the tip of the intrauterine tube (IU tube) can detach and remain within a patient.
What's being recalled
Brand Name: Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set Product Name: Intracavitary Remote Afterloading Applicator Product Description: The Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set is intended for gynecological brachytherapy treatment of the cervix and endometrium.
Brand Name: Brachytherapy Applicator Product Name: Advanced Gynecological Applicator Product Description: The intended use of the Advanced Gynecological Applicator is intracavitary brachytherapy for cancer treatment of the cervix and endometrium. Optional needles can be placed for interstitial brachytherapy.
Brand Name: Geneva Product Name: Brachytherapy Applicator Product Description: The device is intended for intracavitary brachytherapy for cancer treatment of the cervix and the endometrium. Optional needles can be placed for interstitial therapy.
Recalling firm: Elekta, Inc., Atlanta, GA, United States.
How to identify it
Lot Code: 08717213024205 Lot Code: 08717213055001, 08717213055018, 08717213055025, 08717213055049, 08717213055056, 08717213055063, 08717213055087, 08717213055094, 08717213055100, 08717213055117, 08717213055131 Lot Code: 08717213056039, 08717213056053, 08717213056077, 08717213056091, 08717213056398, 08717213056411, 08717213056435, 08717213056459, 08717213056473, 08717213056497, 08717213056510,08717213056534, 08717213056558, 08717213056572, 08717213056596, 08717213056619, 08717213056633, 08717213056657
The hazard
Due to safety concerns regarding the detachment of the tip of the intrauterine tube (IU tube) that may remain within a patient.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, and WV. The countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islam Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kosovo, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Viet Nam, and Zambia.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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