Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Elekta, Inc. Brand Name: Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set Product Name recall: Due to safety concerns regarding the detachment of the tip

Recall published 3 months ago

Due to safety concerns regarding the detachment of the tip of the intrauterine tube (IU tube) that may remain within a patient.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Due to safety concerns regarding the detachment of the tip of the intrauterine tube (IU tube) that may remain within a patient.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2710-2026
Published
July 15, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Elekta, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
1
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot Code: 08717213024205
UPC codes
08717213024205

Products covered by this recall

Brand Name: Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set Product Name: Intracavitary Remote Afterloading Applicator Product Description: The Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set is intended for gynecological brachytherapy treatment of the cervix and endometrium.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 08717213024205

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 08717213024205 — 1

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Elekta, Inc. — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Elekta, Inc. — 400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 50, Atlanta, GA, 30346-1227

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Elekta, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Due to safety concerns regarding the detachment of the tip of the intrauterine tube (IU tube) that may remain within a patient. Due to safety concerns regarding the detachment of the tip of the intrauterine tube (IU tube) that may remain within a patient.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 08717213024205; lot code 08717213024205 — 1. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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