FDA recall record

Merge Cardio software recall — FDA Z-1046-2017

If a reader selects Multi-study review prior to the original study completing its loading process and then immediately returns to image review of the…

Class IIclassification
Z-1046-2017official record ID
Jan 25, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1046-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMerge Healthcare, Inc.
Report dateJan 25, 2017
Recall initiation dateMar 28, 2016
Quantity188 sites potentially have the effected versions
LocationHartland, WI, United States

Official product description

Merge Cardio software. Product Usage: Merge Cardio is a system intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, and archive clinical information including images, Hemodynamic studies and reports, measurements (via import from DICOM Structured Reporting, text files or optical character recognition of measurements captured on images) and cardiology signal (waveform) data.

Why the product was recalled

If a reader selects Multi-study review prior to the original study completing its loading process and then immediately returns to image review of the original study, it is possible that not all current images will be present for review, which could result in incorrect treatment/diagnosis.

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: 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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