Elekta, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-2535-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

HexaPOD evo RT Couch Top (also known as HexaPOD evo Module), a component of the HexaPOD evo RT system. Product Usage: To support and aid in positioning a patient during radiation therapy

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 16, 2018
Date Posted: August 1, 2018
Recall Number: Z-2535-2018
Event ID: 80471
Reason for Recall:

Upon completion of a 6D workflow, the HexaPOD evo Module may be in a tilted state if it is moved to the position used for 3D (non-iGUIDE) treatments resulting in incorrect patient positioning.

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 725 devices
Code Information:

UDI 04056719001698. 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Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution of the device was made nationwide. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated