Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System — Class I medical device recall Z-0227-2025
Ongoing recall by Elekta Instrument AB, reported 2024-11-13, distributed in AZ, CA, FL, GA, MO, NJ, NY, PA…. Elekta has become aware that Disposable Biopsy Needles can contain some microscopic debris on the inside of th
| Recall number | Z-0227-2025 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Elekta Instrument AB, Stockholm, N/A, Sweden |
| Recall initiated | 2024-09-25 |
| Classified | 2024-11-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-11-13 |
| Distributed | AZ, CA, FL, GA, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA |
| Lot numbers | 873874875R |
| Model numbers | 911761, 911933, 912465 |
Product
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.
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.
Machine access
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