CLASS II Device recall · Reported 1 May 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
RT Elements recalled by Brainlab AG
Brainlab AG is recalling RT Elements, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 11 Mar 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1205-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82601
- Recalling firm
- Brainlab AG, Munich, N/A
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Mar 2019
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2019
- Reported
- 1 May 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Spinal Implants
Timeline
| 11 Mar 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2019 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 1 May 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +11 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
There is a potential for an incorrect dose distribution calculation by Brainlab RT Elements software (for affected versions) under specific circumstances when using the Pencil Beam algorithm on the GPU (graphics card), as is the default system setting.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
RT Elements Software revisions of the RT Elements applications have a specific software version number. Specifically the following RT Elements applications/versions are affected: - Cranial SRS 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 - Spine SRS 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 - Multiple Brain Mets SRS 1.5.0 - RT QA 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 Product Usage: The RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in stereotactic, conformal, computer planned, Linac based radiation treatment of cranial, head and neck and extracranial lesions.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, & WV. Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Fed., South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
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Questions about this recall
Is RT Elements recalled?
Yes. Brainlab AG recalled RT Elements on 11 Mar 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1205-2019.
Why was it recalled?
There is a potential for an incorrect dose distribution calculation by Brainlab RT Elements software (for affected versions) under specific circumstances when using the Pencil Beam algorithm on the GPU (graphics card), as is the default system setting.
Which lots are affected?
Software revisions of affected RT Elements applications: - Cranial SRS 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 - Spine SRS 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 - Multiple Brain Mets SRS 1.5.0 - RT QA 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 Unique Identifier (UDI): GTIN for affected product(s): Cranial SRS 1.0 -7 04056481000554 Cranial SRS 1.5 -704056481140403 Spine SRS 1.0 - 04056481000547 Spine SRS 1.5 - 04056481140380 Multiple Brain Mets SRS 1.5 7 04056481006853 RT QA 1.0 -7 04056481007119 RT QA 1.5 -7 04056481140397 Model/catalogue numbers: 21702A ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS SUB. 21702-04C ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS INST 21702-0 6 ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS LICENSE 21702-12A ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS SUB. 21702-36A ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS SUB. 21702-60A ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS SUB. 21712A ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS 21722A ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS SUB FOC 21722-12A ELEMENTS MULTIPLE BRAIN METS SRS SUB FOC 21741A UPD TO ELEMENTS BRAIN MET PLAN 21742 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS 21742A ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS 21743 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21743A ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21743-01 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS LICENSE ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS LICENSE 1.5 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS INSTALLER 21743-02A ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS INSTALLER 1.5 21743-12 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21743-36 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21743-60 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21744 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21744A ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21744-12 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21744-36 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21744-60 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21745 ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS (UPD) 21745A ELEMENTS CRANIAL SRS (UPD) 21747 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS 21747A ELEMENTS SPINE SRS 21748 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21748A ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21748-01 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS LICENSE ELEMENTS SPINE SRS LICENSE 1.5 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS INSTALLER 21748-02A ELEMENTS SPINE SRS INSTALLER 1.5 21748-12 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21748-36 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21748-60 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION 21749 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21749A ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21749-12 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21749-36 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21749-60 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS SUBSCRIPTION FOC 21750 ELEMENTS SPINE SRS (UPD) 21750A ELEMENTS SPINE SRS (UPD) 21762 RT QA 1.0 21762A RT QA 1.5 21762-01 RT QA LICENSE RT QA LICENSE 1.5 RT QA INSTALLER 21762-02A RT QA INSTALLER 1.5
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, & WV. Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Fed., South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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