Elekta Monaco Software Recall for Incorrect Patient Shift Directions
Elekta, Inc. is recalling Monaco radiation therapy planning software versions 3.10.00 through 3.20.00 due to a defect that prints incorrect patient shift directions when specific DICOM options are enabled.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (radiation therapy planning software) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Elekta, Inc. is recalling 38 units of Monaco software, used for the planning of radiation therapy. The recall covers software versions 3.10.00 through 3.20.00, inclusive. The software was distributed nationwide in the United States, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The recall was initiated because the software contains a defect that causes incorrect patient shift directions to be printed when the Setup reference dialog is generated. This error occurs specifically when the DICOM coordinates option is enabled for reports. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Healthcare facilities that use Monaco software for radiation therapy planning should verify their software version and contact Elekta, Inc. for instructions on how to resolve the issue. Users should ensure that patient shift directions are manually verified against source data to prevent potential errors in treatment planning.
The recalled product
- Product
- Monaco Product Usage: Planning of radiation therapy
- Manufacturer
- Elekta, Inc.
- Affected units
- 38
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 (2)
- Version 3.10.00 - 3.20.00
- inclusive
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