FDA recall record

Merge Healthcare iConnect Access used with Merge PACS software provides medical specialists recall — FDA Z-2531-2016

Studies that are viewed in iConnect Access that originate on Merge PACS / Ortho PACS may not display the correct current patient demographics if there has…

Class IIclassification
Z-2531-2016official record ID
Aug 24, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2531-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMerge Healthcare, Inc.
Report dateAug 24, 2016
Recall initiation dateJan 30, 2016
Quantity146 sites potentially have the affected versions for both products
LocationHartland, WI, United States

Official product description

iConnect Access used with Merge PACS software provides medical specialists with access to diagnostic quality images, reports, and various types of patient data over conventional TCP/IP (e.g., internet) networks.

Why the product was recalled

Studies that are viewed in iConnect Access that originate on Merge PACS / Ortho PACS may not display the correct current patient demographics if there has been a PDE (Patient / Study Demographic Edit) performed after the images were ingested in PACS.

Distribution information

Distribution was made to medical facilities nationwide and to one foreign medical facility in New Zealand. There was no military or government distribution.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

What to do next

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