FDA recall record

Ge Healthcare It Imagecast PACS with Centricity RIS-IC versions prior to 10.6 Update Package recall — FDA Z-2300-2016

A software defect was discovered that causes images to be out of context with clinical information.

Class IIclassification
Z-2300-2016official record ID
Aug 3, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2300-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGe Healthcare It
Report dateAug 3, 2016
Recall initiation dateFeb 18, 2013
Quantity13
LocationBarrington, IL, United States

Official product description

Imagecast PACS with Centricity RIS-IC versions prior to 10.6 Update Package 18 Product Usage: is an image management system intended to be used by trained professionals, including but not limited to physicians, nurses and medical technicians. The system is used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, transmit, process and store images and data throughout a clinical environment. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices and modalities. Lossy compressed mammographic images and digitized film screen images must not be reviewed for primary image interpretation. Mammographic images may only be interpreted using an FDA approved monitor that offers at least 5 Mpixel resolution and meets other technical specifications reviewed and accepted by the FDA.

Why the product was recalled

A software defect was discovered that causes images to be out of context with clinical information.

Distribution information

US Nationwide 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: N/A. Initial notification: Letter.

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