FDA Announces Recall of Leksell Vantage Arc System
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Elekta, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 768 units of the Leksell Vantage Arc System due to potential issues with locking mechanisms that may cause coordinate shifting during procedures.
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This notice was issued by FDA on May 13, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Elekta, Inc. is recalling the Leksell Vantage Arc System because the locking mechanisms may not properly secure to the Arc system, potentially resulting in shifting of coordinates during procedures.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the Leksell Vantage Arc System with REF: 1053958. A total of 768 units are involved, specifically 364 Left and 364 Right. The distribution includes various U.S. states such as AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV, as well as international locations including Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The recall number is Z-2006-2026, and it involves Lot Code: Arc System UDI: 07340048304856; Parts of Arc System: Left Z-Slide UDI: 07340048304818 with Serial Numbers 00001 to 00625; Right Z-Slide UDI: 07340048304801 with Serial Numbers 00001 to 00675.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact Elekta, Inc. at their address: 400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 50, Atlanta, GA 30346-1227, as the initial notification was made via letter. Follow the firm's instructions for the voluntary recall, which may include returning the product.
Why This Matters
This recall affects medical devices used in procedures, potentially leading to inaccuracies that could impact patient safety; it highlights the importance of ensuring proper functionality in healthcare equipment.
Source
Attribution: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information, visit the FDA website at https://www.fda.gov.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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