The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0719-2023·Announced 2022-12-21

Oncentra Brachy Radiation Therapy Software Reconstruction Error

Elekta's Oncentra Brachy radiation therapy planning software may experience reconstruction errors when using Catheter Bending functionality in versions 4.0 and above.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is FDA Class II medical device software with a potential error in a critical therapy-planning function. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source, placing this at the high end of severity for a risk-of-harm product without documented patient impact.

Plain-English summary

Elekta, Inc. is recalling versions 4.0 and above of Oncentra Brachy radiation therapy planning system software that include Applicator Modeling or Implant Modeling features. The recall addresses a reconstruction error that may occur when using the Catheter Bending functionality.

Approximately 336 systems have been distributed to healthcare facilities nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Facilities using affected software versions should contact Elekta for guidance on this issue and any available corrective measures.

The recalled product

Product
Oncentra Brachy radiation therapy planning system software.
Manufacturer
Elekta, Inc.
Hazard
  • reconstruction-error
  • software-malfunction

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (17)

  • Version 4.0 and above with Applicator Modeling or Implant Modeling
  • UDI GTIN numbers: 08717213052758
  • 08717213038660
  • 08717213020610
  • 08717213052321
  • 08717213052314
  • 08717213052307
  • 08717213052291
  • 08717213052246
  • 08717213052239
  • 08717213051881
  • 08717213051843
  • 08717213051782
  • 08717213051775
  • 08717213051294
  • 08717213053717
  • 08717213053700.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.