Elekta VBH Head FIX The VBH HeadFIX is intended for positioning and immobilization of the head and neck, stereotactic diagnostic localization and stereotactic radiotherapy of cranial targets.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 3, 2010).
- Company
- Elekta, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- October 14, 2010
- Posted
- December 3, 2010
- Terminated
- December 28, 2010
- Recall Number
- Z-0538-2011
- Quantity
- 34 units
- Firm Location
- Norcross, GA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The HeadFIX Baseplate is not screwed down to the adapter to allow to compensate for roll and pitch with the HeadFIX leveling screws of the HeadFIX Baseplate.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MI, MS, NY, NC, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA and the country of Canada
Lot / Code Info
P10103
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Elekta, Inc. sent an Important Notice A343 dated October 14, 2010 to all affected consignees. The Notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignees. Consignees were instructed constantly monitor the patient before and during the treatment. Check the patient's position after every patient movement (e.g. coughing). Advise all appropriate personnel of the content of the notice place a copy of the Notice In the Important Notice Section of the HeadFix User Manual P10103-108. For questions regarding this recall service.schwabmuenchen@elekta.com