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Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System, REF 911933, Diameter / 14 Gauge, containing 6 inner boxes labeled REF 911761, Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System. Each inner box of REF 911761 contains a Tyvek bag labeled REF 912465, Disposable Biopsy Needle and Aspirator Tube. The system is used for for localization and diagnosis of intracranial disorders and their surgical treatment including radiosurgery and stereotactic radiation therapy.

Class I - Dangerous

Elekta has become aware that Disposable Biopsy Needles can contain some microscopic debris on the inside of the biopsy needle. The material in the debris is stainless steel, same material as the biopsy needle. No debris has been found on the outer parts of the biopsy needles.

Sep 25, 2024 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System, REF 911933, 2.1mm Diameter / 14 Gauge, containing 6 inner boxes labeled REF 911761, Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System. Each inner box of REF 911761 contains a Tyvek bag labeled REF 912465, Disposable Biopsy Needle and Aspirator Tube.

Class I - Dangerous

Elekta has become aware that Disposable Biopsy Needles (911933) from one batch (837838839) can contain some microscopic debris on the inside of the biopsy needle. The material in the debris is stainless steel, same material as the biopsy needle. No debris has been found on the outer parts of the biopsy needles. The sterility of the biopsy needles has not been affected. This issue has been reported from one site.

Mar 15, 2024 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

Instructions for Use for the following Leksell Stereotactic System and Leksell Neurosurgical Instruments: (1) Part #A2800-26, Backlund Catheter Insertion Needle Kit III; (2) Part #A2800-15, Backlund Catheter Insertion Needle Kit I; (3) Part #A2600-01, Backlund Haematoma Evacuator Kit; (4) Part #A2200-01, Salcman Twist Drill Kit I; (5) Part #907801, Insertion Cannula Kit; (6) Part #50398-01, Catheter Inserter Needle 1,5; (7) Part #307165, Insertion Cannula 190 MM; (8) Part #60377-02, Twist Drill 3.2 MM; (9) Part #60377-01, Twist Drill 2.1 MM; (10) Part #50376-01, Salcman Twist Drill 2.1/3.2; (11) Part #14001050, Catheter Inserter Needle 2,6; and (12) Part #1002248, Frame G w Straight/Curved Front.

Class I - Dangerous

The incorrect IFU was distributed with the devices.

Mar 1, 2023 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →