United StatesThe recall affects Elekta’s Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System (Leksell Stereotactic System), specifically Arcs and Support Arcs (Lot Code: UDI References Arc 07340048304856, Support Arc 07340048304849; serials SH00001–SH00338). It was recalled because paint flakes from the engravings may separate from the device and could inadvertently enter the wound.
What's being recalled
Brand Name: Leksell Stereotactic System Product Name: Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System Software Version: n/a Product Description: The Intended Purpose of Leksell¿ Vantage" Stereotactic System is target localization and fixation of the patient head in a coordinate system in order to perform stereotactic neurosurgical procedures, for example; deep brain stimulation, lesioning, biopsies, targeted injections, aspirations and minimal invasive tumor treatments.
Recalling firm: Elekta, Inc., Atlanta, GA, United States.
How to identify it
Lot Code: UDI References: Arc: 07340048304856 Support Arc: 07340048304849 Arcs and Support Arcs with Serial Numbers: SH00001-SH00338
The hazard
Due to increased risk that paint flakes from the engravings may separate from the device and there is the possibility that the flake may inadvertently enter the wound
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 in the states of AR, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, LA, MA, MI, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WV. The countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
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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