# FDA recall Z-2711-2026

> **Elekta, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2026-04-03.

## Product

Brand Name: Brachytherapy Applicator  Product Name: Advanced Gynecological Applicator  Product Description: The intended use of the Advanced Gynecological Applicator is intracavitary brachytherapy for cancer treatment of the cervix and endometrium. Optional needles can be placed for interstitial brachytherapy.

## Reason for recall

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

## Distribution

Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, and WV. The countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islam Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kosovo, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Viet Nam, and Zambia.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2711-2026
- **Recalling firm:** Elekta, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2026-04-03
- **Report date:** 2026-07-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2711-2026

## Citation

> MORVS. FDA recall Z-2711-2026. Retrieved 2026-10-19 from https://api.morvs.ai/recall/Z-2711-2026. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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