FDA-Device2026-02-04Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT

Elekta linear accelerators recalled for electrical grounding manufacturing defect

ELECTRICAL SHOCKNationwide distributionMedical devices

What this means

Elekta medical linear accelerators used in cancer radiation therapy have a manufacturing defect affecting electrical grounding in certain models and lot codes. The issue could potentially affect the safe operation of these systems. No injuries have been reported to date.

  • If your facility operates an Elekta Synergy, Harmony, Infinity, or Versa HD system, verify your lot code against the recall notice
  • Contact Elekta immediately for instructions on inspection, repair, or replacement
  • Do not operate the system if you believe it may be affected until you have confirmed with Elekta
The agency's original wording
Hazard

Due to a manufacturing issue and electrical grounding of systems.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Worldwide
Affected count
5391
Manufactured in
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 50, N/A, Atlanta, GA, United States
Products
Brand Name: Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator Product Name: Elekta Synergy, Elekta Harmony, Elekta Infinity, Versa HD Software Version: N/A Product Description: Digital Linear Accelerator Component: No

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1164-2026

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