Elekta, Inc. is recalling 5,391 medical linear accelerators, including the Synergy, Harmony, Infinity, Versa HD, Harmony Pro, and Evo models. These digital devices, used for radiation therapy, are being recalled due to a manufacturing issue involving improper electrical grounding of the systems. Elekta is notifying affected facilities by letter to arrange for necessary system corrections.
Faulty electrical grounding in these systems poses a risk of electrical shock to both patients and healthcare providers. It may also lead to unexpected system malfunctions or shutdowns, which could delay or disrupt critical radiation treatments.
System correction and electrical grounding inspection.
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